Dog Licensing

PLEASE LICENSE YOUR DOG FOR 2024

LATE FEES OF $25 WILL BE IN EFFECT ON  MARCH 1ST

The Department conducts a free annual rabies vaccination program for residents' dogs and cats in January of each year.  This years' clinic will be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 from 7:00PM - 8:30PM at the East Rutherford Civic Center.  Licenses may be obtained at that time as well. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY - NO WALKINS!  Please call (201)933-3444 x509 to schedule

Requirements for Obtaining Dog License By Mail


State law requires all dogs to be licensed. All dog licenses expire on December 31st and must be renewed in January of each year. Proof of valid rabies vaccination must be shown and valid through November of the current year. For questions, please call the Health Department at (201) 933-3444 X509

Please send the following to the mailing address below:

  1. Completed Dog License Application
  2. Check made out to the Borough of East Rutherford in the amount of:
    1. $10 for each spayed / neutered dog
    2. $13 for each non-spayed / non-neutered dog
  3. Enclose proof of rabies vaccination (Please note — rabies vaccination must be good through at least November of this year)
  4. Self-addressed stamped envelope

Borough of East Rutherford
Attn: Dog Licensing
One Everett Place
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073