Middletown, MT · Monmouth County

No notary required

Kennel, Pet Shop and Shelter License Application

Middletown businesses use this application to request a license to operate a kennel, pet shop, or animal shelter.

What this form is

This application is for businesses seeking a Middletown license to operate a kennel, pet shop, or shelter. The document says licenses expire June 30 each year and must be renewed; it lists fees for kennels and pet shops, while shelters have no fee. Applicants provide facility and contact details, identify a supervising veterinarian, sign and date the application, and include a Veterinary Supervision Certificate. A satisfactory inspection is required before the license is issued.

Who needs it

A business seeking to operate a kennel, pet shop, or shelter in Middletown must complete an application for each license.

How to submit it

Mail or drop off the completed application, fee, and Veterinary Supervision Certificate to the Middletown Township Health Department, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748. Make checks payable to Township of Middletown.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the supervising veterinarian signs and dates the attached Veterinary Supervision Certificate.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Kennel, Pet Shop and Shelter License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select a license type and fill in the requested business, owner, emergency contact, and veterinarian details. Sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather The Certificate And Fee

    Include the Veterinary Supervision Certificate and the applicable fee; the document lists no fee for a shelter.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Health Department

    Mail or drop off the application, fee, and certificate at the Middletown Township Health Department, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Kennel, Pet Shop and Shelter License Application?
No. The application does not require notarization. The applicant signs and dates it, and the supervising veterinarian signs and dates the Veterinary Supervision Certificate.
How do I submit the license application?
Mail or drop off the completed application, fee, and Veterinary Supervision Certificate to the Middletown Township Health Department, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748. Make checks payable to Township of Middletown.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the license type, business name and address, business phone, owner details, emergency contact phone, and supervising veterinarian information. The applicant must sign and date the application.
What must accompany the application?
The application and fee must be accompanied by a Veterinary Supervision Certificate. The document says the license will not be issued until a satisfactory inspection is completed.

Need something notarized?

This Kennel, Pet Shop and Shelter License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Middletown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.