ALL Bernards Township dogs and cats must be licensed yearly, as per NJ statue 4:19-15.2a and Bernards Township Ordinance BH:10-5.2. All dog and cat licenses expire on January 31^st of each year and must be renewed.

The licensing of animals is an important aspect of rabies and animal control.

In order to receive a Bernards Township dog or cat license:

PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION (see below) AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

• PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION - available from your vet (if rabies vaccination was given through Bernards Township Clinic, we will have it on record). If your dog/cat’s rabies vaccination expires before the end of the new license year, you will need to have the animal revaccinated prior to getting a new license. The pet owner must supply a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian indicating that the animal’s duration of immunity extends throughout at least the first 10 months of the licensing period. Animals with a duration of immunity which expires prior to the 10 month cut off point will need a booster prior to licensure.
• PROOF OF ALTERATION - this is available from your veterinarian; once presented, proof is not needed again.
• A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
• PAYMENT DUE BY JANUARY 31
• Cat: $10.00, plus $3.00 extra if the cat is not altered (spayed or neutered).
• As of March 1st a late fee of $5.00 will be charged. (Ordinance BH:69 )
• Dog: $21.00, plus $3.00 extra if the dog is not altered (spayed or neutered).
• As of March 1st a late fee of $10.00 will be charged. (Ordinance 5-2.7)

* ONE APPLICATION PER ANIMAL.

License applications may be completed in-person or mail to the Bernards Township Health Department with proof of rabies vaccination and alteration.

Failure to license your pet will result in a:

• Late fee being assessed as of March 1st each year.
• Citation being issued until your pet is licensed.