The 2017 On-Line Dog Licensing is now open for use.
2017 On-Line Dog Licensing Link
2016 dog licenses expire on January 31, 2017 - all Somerville dog owners MUST get a new or renewed dog license during the month of January. Licenses must be renewed before
February 1, 2017.
Licenses can be obtained:
• In-person at Somerville Borough Hall, 25 West End Avenue, or through the mail.
• A dog license application can be found at PET LICENSE APPLICATION.
• CLICK HERE for on-line payment service for existing license renewals. If your dog needs a new rabies certificate to renew their license, please fax (908-725-6218) or email (mtyson@somerville.nj) the new certificate before submitting your on-line payment.
The license fee is $12.00 for neutered dogs or $15.00 for non-neutered dogs. A
NEW LICENSE will only be issued with proof of rabies vaccination and neuter (if applicable).
RENEWAL of an existing license will require proof of new rabies vaccination if the current rabies vaccination will expire during 2017 (the upcoming license year). If you pay by check or money order, please make payable to "Borough of Somerville"
STATE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT ALL RABIES IMMUNIZATION MUST BE VALID THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2017. IF THE VACCINATION DATE ON THE RABIES CERTIFICATE EXPIRES BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2017 YOU MUST GET A BOOSTER SHOT FOR YOUR DOG PRIOR TO LICENSING.
If you renew a dog license after January 31 the late fees are $3.00 in February AND an additional $1.00 for each month thereafter.There will be NO free rabies vaccination clinic in Somerville this January.
If you have moved or no longer own a dog that has been licensed in Somerville, please let us know so we can remove your pet from our records.
For more information, please call Marcie Tyson, Animal Licensing Clerk, at (908) 725-2300 ext. 1980 or mtyson@somervillenj.org