Franklin Lakes, MT · Bergen County
Pet License Application
Franklin Lakes pet owners use this application to request a new dog or cat license or renew an existing license.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new pet license or renew one in Franklin Lakes. Dogs must be licensed within 10 days of acquisition or reaching 7 months; cats must be licensed within 90 days of arrival or reaching 5 months, and annual renewals are due by March 31. The form asks for owner and pet details, rabies vaccination and veterinarian information, and payment details.
Who needs it
Franklin Lakes residents applying for or renewing a dog or cat license need to provide the pet and owner information requested.
How to submit it
Apply online at sdl.town/FranklinLakes, or mail the completed application and required documents to the Borough of Franklin Lakes, Attn: Pet Licensing, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. You may also bring them to the Borough Clerk’s Office on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; rabies-exemption certification must be veterinarian-completed and signed and dated by the pet owner.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the pet license application and read the instructions on page one.
- 2
Complete The Application
Choose a new license or renewal and enter the owner, pet, rabies, and veterinarian information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include a current rabies certificate and proof of sterilization, or the required veterinarian-completed rabies exemption certification.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Apply online, mail the application and documents to Pet Licensing, or bring them to the Borough Clerk’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Franklin Lakes pet license application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. If claiming a rabies-vaccination exemption, include the veterinarian-completed certification signed and dated by the pet owner.
- How do I submit the Franklin Lakes pet license application?
- Apply online through sdl.town/FranklinLakes, mail the application and required documents to Pet Licensing at 480 DeKorte Drive, or bring them to the Borough Clerk’s Office.
- What documents are required for a pet license?
- Submit a rabies vaccination certificate that does not expire before January 1 of the next year and proof of sterilization. An exemption requires the completed rabies exemption certification.
- When are Franklin Lakes pet licenses due?
- New dog licenses are due within 10 days of acquisition or reaching 7 months; cats within 90 days of arrival or reaching 5 months. Renewals are due by March 31.