Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County
New Dog License Application
New dog owners or residents bringing a dog to Ridgewood use this application to request a dog license from the Ridgewood Health Department.
What this form is
Use this application to license a dog that is new to your family or new to Ridgewood; the form says not to use it for renewals. It asks for owner contact details and information about the dog, including its rabies expiration and spay or neuter status. Applicants select a one- or three-year license and include the required rabies certificate, fee, return envelope, and spay or neuter proof if applicable.
Who needs it
Ridgewood residents licensing a dog new to their family or new to Ridgewood should complete this application; it is not for renewals.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application, rabies certificate copy, applicable fee, and self-addressed stamped return envelope to Ridgewood Health Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450; include spay or neuter proof if applicable.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the New Dog License Application for a dog new to your family or new to Ridgewood.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and dog information, then select the one- or three-year license and applicable fee.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Include a rabies certificate copy, payment, a self-addressed stamped return envelope, and spay or neuter proof if applicable.
- 4
Mail The Application
Mail the completed application and included items to Ridgewood Health Department at 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the New Dog License Application?
- No. This application is completed without a notary, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the New Dog License Application?
- Mail the completed application and required items to Ridgewood Health Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate, the fee, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Include proof of spaying or neutering if applicable.
- Can I use this form to renew my dog's license?
- No. The form says not to use it for a dog already registered in Ridgewood; renewals are emailed.