Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

New Cat License Application

Ridgewood residents use this application to license a cat that is new to their family or new to Ridgewood.

What this form is

Use this application to request a license for a cat that is new to your family or new to Ridgewood; the form says not to use it for renewals of cats already registered there. It asks for owner contact details and information about the cat, including its rabies expiration date and veterinarian. Include a rabies vaccination certificate, the applicable fee, a self-addressed stamped return envelope, and proof of spaying or neutering if applicable.

Who needs it

A Ridgewood resident licensing a cat that is new to their family or new to Ridgewood should complete this application.

How to submit it

Mail the application, required attachments, and payment to Ridgewood Health Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Make checks payable to Village of Ridgewood and include a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; include the rabies certificate and, if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering as attachments.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the New Cat License Application for a cat that is new to your family or new to Ridgewood.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter owner contact information and the requested details about the cat, its rabies vaccination, and its veterinarian.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include a rabies vaccination certificate, the applicable fee, a self-addressed stamped return envelope, and proof of spaying or neutering if applicable.

  4. 4

    Mail It To The Health Department

    Mail the application and attachments to Ridgewood Health Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the New Cat License Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. Include a rabies vaccination certificate and, if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering.
Who should use this cat license application?
Use it to license a cat that is new to your family or new to Ridgewood. The form says not to use it to renew a license for a cat already registered in Ridgewood.
How do I submit the New Cat License Application?
Mail the completed application, required attachments, and payment to Ridgewood Health Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Include a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
What should I include with the application?
Include a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate, the applicable fee, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Include proof that the cat is spayed or neutered if applicable.

Need something notarized?

This New Cat License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ridgewood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.