Pet Licensing

Cat Licenses

Cat licenses are renewed during the month of January. One and three-year licenses are available starting January 1 with a valid rabies certificate.

1-year licenses: Rabies Certificate that expires no earlier than January 1 of the following year.
3-year licenses: Rabies Certificate that expires no earlier than January 1 of the third year. (Example: a 3-year license purchased in January of 2019 will need a rabies certificate valid through February 1, 2022)

A person may apply for a three-year license and registration tag for a spayed/neutered cat or unspayed/unneutered cat with proof of rabies vaccination. This proof must indicate coverage for 34 months of the three-year licensing period. As set forth in Chapter 145, the fees for the licensing include a license fee and registration tag. Each license shall expire January 31 of the year stated on the license. Licenses not applied for prior to February 1 will be subject to a late charge as set forth in Chapter 145.

New residents, or current owners who obtain an additional cat, may print out an application and submit it for licensing.

It is the cat owner's responsibility to renew the cat license when it expires and to maintain their pet with a valid rabies vaccination.

Cat Licenses

Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are renewed during the month of June. One and three-year licenses are available starting June 1 with a valid rabies certificate.

1-year licenses: Rabies Certificate that expires no earlier than May 1 of the following year.
3-year licenses: Rabies Certificate that expires no earlier than May 1 of the third year. (Example: a 3-year license purchased in June of 2019 will need a rabies certificate valid through May 1, 2022)

Renewal reminders will be sent via email by the health department as a courtesy. Renewal applications will be mailed upon request by calling 201-670-5500, ext. 5503. A late fee of $20 per dog will be assessed after June 30.

New residents, or current owners who obtain an additional dog, may print out an application and submit it for licensing.

It is the dog owner's responsibility to renew the dog license when it expires and to maintain their pet with a valid rabies vaccination.

The health department will also inform residents about its free rabies clinic.

Dog Licenses