Pet Licensing

The Township of Warren requires that all dogs and cats six months and older need to be licensed.

If you no longer have a pet previously licensed in Warren Township, please contact the Health Department to avoid any future enforcement.

Dog Licenses:

The State of New Jersey requires ALL dog owners to license their dog. This is a STATE OF NJ LAW, and compliance bring benefits to you, your dog, and the community.

• Licensing will ensure that dogs are vaccinated against rabies which is a terrible disease that is usually fatal
• A dog’s license is a way to ensure your dog gets home safely if lost. The license tag is an easy way for authorities to identify and contact dog owners
• License fees are significantly less than fines associated with not having a license
• Dog license fees stay in the community to support rabies clinics, the Animal Control Officer, sponsor low cost spay/neutering programs as well as partial funding for the seeing eye program, and….
• IT IS STATE LAW!

The State of NJ requires ALL dogs six (6) months and older to be licensed. Warren Township offers one (1) year licenses based on a valid rabies vaccination valid thru October 31 of the calendar year, as required by law.

Fee is based on dog being spayed/neutered- proof must be presented to Department of Health.

Renewals are mailed out annually by mid-December to remind dog owners to renew their dog license; Dog licenses must be renewed by January 31 of licensing year to avoid late fee penalties and/or summons.

Newly acquired dogs and dogs attaining licensing age are required to be licensed within 10 days. (Township Ordinance # 6-3.1- Licensing and Regulation)

Licenses can be purchased in person at Warren Township-Health Department, by mail or online; We accept cash, check/money order and credit card (please note - $3.00 processing fee applies to all credit/debit cards transactions). 

The consequence for NOT licensing your dog and/or having a license metal tag fastened to the collar will be the issuance of a summons.