All dogs in Downe Township must be licensed with the Township each year.  New licenses and/or license renewals are due by March 31st of each year. After March 31st a $5.00 late fee will apply.

TO REGISTER

  • You must provide a rabies certification that does not expire during the current year that the license is being issued.
  • Written proof of spaying or neutering with date procedure was done is needed. Most veterinary offices can provide a copy of your animal’s record with the spayed or neutered date.
  • Checks and money orders can be made payable to “Downe Township”.
  • If a dog cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, a Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination must be completed by a Veterinarian.

FEE SCHEDULE

JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31

SPAYED/NEUTERED = $7
NON SPAYED/NON NEUTERED = $10

APRIL 1 to DECEMBER 31

SPAYED/NEUTERED = $12
NON SPAYED/NON NEUTERED = $15

FORMS

Certificate of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination

DOG LICENSE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do I need to license my pet?

A license is required for all dogs six months or older kept within the Township of Downe.  Dog licenses are to be renewed by March 31st.  You will need to present a copy of your pet’s proof of rabies vaccination and, if applicable, a certification from a veterinarian stating the dog has been neutered or spayed.

Do I have to register my dog every year?

The license must be renewed during the months of January to March each year.  Otherwise, you will be charged an additional fee of $5.00 beginning April 1st.

Under state law N.J.A.C. 8:23A, the immunity of the rabies vaccine should extend at least within ten of the twelve months of the license.  You cannot get a license if the rabies vaccination expires before November 1st.

How much does a license for my dog cost?

If your dog has been spayed or neutered, the license fee is $7.  It will cost $10 if the dog has not been spayed or neutered.  It is important that the certification of rabies vaccination and the spayed or neutered certification is presented – otherwise the license will not be processed.

Include a check or money order addressed to the “Township of Downe” and mail to:  Downe Township, Attn: Dog Registrar, 288 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345.

What are your office hours?

Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.