Animal Control

Dog Licensing

Residents with dogs are required to license their pets. As required by the state, dogs must be vaccinated for the license year before a license is issued, and a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is required. The Borough offers a free rabies clinic each year in January, at the Firehouse. The license fee for a spayed/neutered dog is $18.00 per year. For non-spayed/ neutered animals the fee is $30.00. Renewals of existing licenses are due by January 31 of each year. A late fee of $7.00 is charged for all renewals received after this date.

Applications may be obtained at Borough Hall, or you may view and print a Dog License Application here (pdf). For additional information, please call 973-635-0674, extension 214.

Cat Licensing

Residents with cats are required to license their pets. As required by the state, cats must be vaccinated for the license year before a license is issued; and proof of vaccination is required. The Borough offers a free rabies clinic in January of each year at the Firehouse. The fee for spayed/neutered cats is $18.00. For non-spayed/neutered animals the fee is $30.00. Renewals for existing licenses are due by January 31st of each year. A late fee of $7.00 is charged for all renewals received after this date.

Applications may be obtained at Borough Hall, or you may view and print a Cat License Application here (pdf). For additional information, please call 973-635-0674, extension 214.

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