Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?

No. This application does not require notarization, and it lists no sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Dog License Application?

Send it to Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760, Attn: Dog Licensing, or place it in the 24-hour night drop. Include the listed documents and fee.

What documents should I include with the application?

Include a rabies vaccination certificate or booster certificate valid through October 31, 2026, proof of spay or neuter status if not previously submitted, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Does Rumson require a separate application for each dog?

Yes. The application states that one application is required per dog.

Rumson, MT · Monmouth County

No notary required

Dog License Application

Rumson dog owners use this application to license a dog or renew its annual license with the borough.

What this form is

This application collects the owner’s contact details and the dog’s identifying information, including its name, breed, markings, and rabies expiration date. Rumson renews dog licenses annually in January, and the form says a license cannot be issued if the dog’s rabies vaccination expires before November 1, 2026. Applicants must provide proof of rabies vaccination and, when not previously submitted, spay or neuter status.

Who needs it

A Rumson dog owner must submit one application per dog to obtain or renew that dog’s license.

How to submit it

Include the required certificates, stamped self-addressed envelope, and license fee, payable by cash or check to Borough of Rumson. Forward the completed application to Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760, Attn: Dog Licensing, or use the 24-hour night drop.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; there is no sworn attachment listed, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Dog License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner’s contact information and the dog’s details, including rabies expiration date and spay or neuter status.
3
Gather Required Items
Include the listed veterinary certificates, a stamped self-addressed envelope, and the license fee.
4
Submit To Rumson
Forward the application to Rumson Borough Hall at 80 East River Road or place it in the 24-hour night drop.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Dog License Application?: No. This application does not require notarization, and it lists no sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Dog License Application?: Send it to Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760, Attn: Dog Licensing, or place it in the 24-hour night drop. Include the listed documents and fee.
What documents should I include with the application?: Include a rabies vaccination certificate or booster certificate valid through October 31, 2026, proof of spay or neuter status if not previously submitted, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Does Rumson require a separate application for each dog?: Yes. The application states that one application is required per dog.

Need something notarized?

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