Oakland, MT · Bergen County
Dog/Cat License Application
Oakland pet owners use this application to request a 2026 dog or cat license, submitting a separate application and rabies proof for each animal.
What this form is
Use this application to request a 2026 license for a dog or cat in Oakland; a separate application is required for each animal. It asks for pet and owner information, rabies vaccination dates, and spay/neuter status. Include rabies proof, proof of spaying or neutering for new licenses, the correct check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope; the form lists different fees for dogs and cats and for altered and unaltered pets.
Who needs it
Oakland residents applying for a new 2026 dog or cat license or renewing a license need to complete a separate application for each animal.
How to submit it
Mail the application to Borough of Oakland, One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, Attention: Municipal Clerk. Include rabies proof, the correct check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope; new licenses also require proof of spaying or neutering.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; it requests no notarized attachment or sworn step, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the 2026 Dog/Cat License Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the pet’s and owner’s information, rabies vaccination dates, and spay/neuter status. Use a separate application for each animal.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include rabies proof, proof of spaying or neutering for a new license, the correct check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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Mail It To The Borough
Mail the application and required items to the Borough of Oakland, Attention: Municipal Clerk, at One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dog/Cat License Application?
- No. This application is completed without a notary and requests no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Dog/Cat License Application?
- Mail it to the Borough of Oakland, One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, Attention: Municipal Clerk, with the required rabies proof, check, and self-addressed stamped envelope.
- What documents must I include with the application?
- Include proof of rabies vaccination for each animal. New licenses also require proof of spaying or neutering.
- Do I need a separate application for each pet?
- Yes. The application instructions say to complete a separate application for each dog or cat.
Need something notarized?
This Dog/Cat License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.