Don't Wait: Renew Pet Licenses Before You Get A Late Fee

Attention Bernards Township residents: If you don’t renew your pet license by Feb. 28, you will get a late fee.

Did you know that all cat and dog licenses expire every year on Jan. 31? All Bernards Township dogs and cats must be licensed yearly, as per New Jersey statue 4:19-15.2a and Bernards Township Ordinance BH:10-5.2.

All dog and cat licenses expire on Jan. 31 of each year. The licensing of animals is an important aspect of rabies and animal control. Click here to download a license application.

Applications can also be submitted via mail to: Bernards Township Health Department Attn: Michelle Santoro 262 South Finley Ave. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

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In order for a license to be issued, the owner must present proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog / cat against rabies and that the duration of immunity from that vaccination fully extends through 10 months of the 12-month licensing period.

An exemption to the rabies inoculation requirement shall be granted if the owner presents written certification from a licensed veterinarian that the dog/cat cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or course of therapy.

The rabies expiration date for your pet can be found on your current dog/cat license. If you are unsure of the expiration date call or email Michelle Santoro, Bernards Township Animal Control Officer, at #908-204-3066 or MSantoro@Bernards.org.

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