What is the Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination?

It records a veterinarian’s determination that an animal’s medical condition or treatment makes rabies vaccination medically contraindicated.

Who completes and signs the certificate?

The veterinarian describes the animal’s condition and signs and dates the certificate. The animal owner also signs and dates it.

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination?

No. The certificate is signed and dated by the veterinarian and owner without a notary; the document does not state that a sworn attachment is needed.

How do I submit the certificate?

For dogs, present it with a dog license application. The document does not name a submission department or provide contact details; check the city website for current information.

Oakland, MT · Bergen County

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Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination

This certificate documents a veterinarian’s determination that an animal cannot be vaccinated against rabies for medical reasons, and is completed by the veterinarian and animal owner.

What this form is

A veterinarian uses this certificate to document that an animal’s infirmity, other physical condition, or therapy regimen makes rabies vaccination medically contraindicated. The veterinarian describes the condition and signs and dates the certificate; the owner also signs and dates it. The certificate is valid for up to one year, and for dogs it must be presented with a dog license application.

Who needs it

An animal owner seeking a rabies vaccination exemption needs the veterinarian to complete the certificate and must sign it; dog owners present it with a dog license application.

How to submit it

For dogs, present the certificate with a dog license application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; the veterinarian and animal owner each provide a signature and date, and no sworn attachment is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Certificate
Download the Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination.
2
Complete the Certificate
Have the veterinarian enter the animal and medical information, then sign and date the certificate; the owner also signs and dates it.
3
Gather Attachments
The document does not list attachments. For dogs, the certificate must be presented with an application for a dog license.
4
Submit to the City
For dogs, present the certificate with the dog license application. Check the city website for current submission contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination?: It records a veterinarian’s determination that an animal’s medical condition or treatment makes rabies vaccination medically contraindicated.
Who completes and signs the certificate?: The veterinarian describes the animal’s condition and signs and dates the certificate. The animal owner also signs and dates it.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination?: No. The certificate is signed and dated by the veterinarian and owner without a notary; the document does not state that a sworn attachment is needed.
How do I submit the certificate?: For dogs, present it with a dog license application. The document does not name a submission department or provide contact details; check the city website for current information.

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