Dog Licensing
Procure a license for your pet, report a stray or find pertinent information relating to your pet.
Dog License Registrar
Stephanie McCaffrey
(856) 423-0654 ext. 116
(856) 224-0296
smccaffrey@eastgreenwichnj.com
Address
Mickleton, NJ 08056
Hours
Fri 9:00 to 4:30
(Friday Closed for Lunch 1-2)
How May We Help You Today?
License Your Pet
There are a few steps that you need in order to ensure that you pet is properly licensed in the state of New Jersey. More details can be obtained about licensing your pet's below.
Report a Stray
The quickest way to report any stray animal is to contact the East Greenwich Police Department at (856) 423-4322. You can also contact Gloucester County Animal Shelter at (856) 881-2828.
Dog Census
The State of New Jersey requires each municipality to conduct a dog census every two years. A representative will be out knocking on doors asking for information on dogs living in your home.
License Your Pet
Licenses are required for any dog in East Greenwich Township that meets the following criteria: Either 7 months of age or has permanent teeth and, Is kept for more than 10 days.
Licenses may be obtained at the clerk’s office in the municipal building 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
The municipal building is located at 159 Democrat Road in Mickleton, NJ. Licenses may also be obtained by mail or by placing the below listed items in the “drop box” at the left side of the front door of the municipal building. Our mailing address is: East Greenwich Twp., 159 Democrat Road, Mickleton, NJ 08056 Attn: Dog License Clerk. Self-addressed stamped envelope Copy of rabies certificate valid thru October of the current year, Copy of spay/neuter information Name, color, breed and age of dog, Your telephone number and email address Appropriate fees.
Print Dog Licensing Form
New for 2021
We would appreciate if you either mail in or place your dog license renewal information/payment in either drop box that we have on the side of the building or front of the building (mark envelopes with attention “dog clerk”). We will mail everything back to you. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.*
Important Information
*IMPORTANT* – Dog licenses are RENEWED EVERY JANUARY, and are considered LATE on March 1st of each year (see fees and late fees listed below).
Note: Any dog brought into East Greenwich from another state that meets the above criteria must be re-licensed. Dogs brought into East Greenwich from another NJ municipality need to re-license upon their current licenses’ expiration.
What You Need
Whether using mail or the drop box, please enclose the following. All information will be returned in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Copy of rabies certificate valid thru October of the current year, a copy of spay/neuter information, Name, color, breed and age of dog, your telephone number, email address, and appropriate fees.
How Much Does It Cost?
1 Year Dog License:
$ 8.00 for spayed/ neutered dogs
$11.00 for non-spayed/ non-neutered dogs
$10.00 late fee assessed as of March 1st
$41.00 fine per dog if summoned by police for failure to license.
Where
Licenses may be obtained at the clerk’s office in the municipal building 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday located at 159 Democrat Road in Mickleton, NJ.
Licenses may also be obtained by mail or by placing the below listed items in the “drop box” at the left side of the front door of the municipal building.
Our mailing address is: East Greenwich Twp., 159 Democrat Road, Mickleton, NJ 08056 Attn: Dog License Clerk.
Report a Stray
If you spot an animal exhibiting unusual behavior, call the East Greenwich Police Department at (856) 423-4322.
You may also call the Gloucester County Animal Shelter at (856) 881-2828.
Dog Census
The State of New Jersey requires each municipality to conduct a dog census every two years. A representative will be out knocking on doors asking for information on dogs living in your home. They may leave a notice in your door or mail you a reminder to license your dog. Owners must respond in a timely manor or risk a summonses for unlicensed dog.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics
To view a list of the Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Gloucester County, click the link below.