Dog and Cat Licensing

Dog and Cat licensing is conducted each year during the month of January.  A late fee is charged for any license not renewed by February 15th of each year.

Click here to obtain a dog and cat license application form.

When renewing or obtaining a new license, the following is required:

  • Proof of current rabies vaccination.  As per N.J.A.C. 8:23A-4.1, any rabies certificate that expires before November 1st of the current licensing period must be renewed before a license can be issued.
  • Fee for license.  Checks should be made payable to Borough of Oakland. Fee schedule is as follows:
Dogs:Cats:
Spayed/Neutered - $13.00Spayed/Neutered - $12.00
Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered - $16.00Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered - $15.00

Please note: $5.00 late fee will be charged to any license not renewed by February 15th.  Licensing of new dogs can be done at any time during the year and will not be charged a late fee.

For more information, call 201-337-8111, ext. 2001.