Little Egg Harbor Township, MT · Ocean County
Application for a License to Operate a Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter or Pound
Owners or operators use this application to request a license for a kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound and provide details about the establishment.
What this form is
This application requests a license to operate a kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound. It asks for owner and establishment details, the type and purpose of the license, the number of dogs, and a sketch of the property and nearby features. The application states that county health officials must inspect and approve the facilities before the license is issued.
Who needs it
An owner or operator seeking a license for a kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound must complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists copies for the Municipal License Official, Municipal Health Official, and New Jersey State Department of Health, Consumer Health Services. County health officials must inspect and approve the facilities before a license is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer should include the requested sketch, and the form does not call for a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the license application for a kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, establishment, license purpose, and dog-count details requested on the form.
- 3
Prepare The Property Sketch
Show the lot, easements, buildings, and nearby sewage devices, drains, streams, wells, or waterways.
- 4
Sign And Date The Form
Sign and date the completed application.
- 5
Provide The Copies
The form lists copies for the Municipal License Official, Municipal Health Official, and state health department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the kennel license application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Include the requested property sketch.
- How do I submit the kennel license application?
- The form lists copies for the Municipal License Official, Municipal Health Official, and the state health department. It does not give a submission address.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests owner and establishment details, the license type and purpose, the number of dogs, and a sketch showing the property and nearby features.
- Does the application require an inspection?
- Yes. The form says county health officials must inspect the facilities and approve the operation before a license is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Application for a License to Operate a Kennel, Pet Shop, Shelter or Pound doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Little Egg Harbor Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
