Dog & Cat Licenses
When to Obtain A Pet License
New Pet: Ongoing throughout the year. Newly acquired dogs must be licensed within 10 days of acquisition or within 10 days of reaching the licensing age of 7 months. Cats brought into the Borough shall be licensed within 90 days or upon reaching the licensing age of 5 months.
Annual Renewal: During the month of March due by March 31
How to Obtain A Pet License
Online: Through the SDL Portal: Visit sdl.town/FranklinLakes
Create an account, or log in to your existing SDL Portal Account, to submit an application to renew an existing pet license or to apply for a new pet license. Your application will be reviewed by the Borough Clerk's office. Upon approval, an invoice will be sent to you. Once you receive the invoice, you may pay online via credit card or e-check. Convenience fees of $3.00 for credit card transactions and $1.50 for e-check payments apply. The license and official metal registration tag will be mailed to the pet owner upon payment.
Visit sdl.town/FranklinLakes to get started!
1. Create an Account
A. Click the sign up button
B. Fill out required information
C. Enter Franklin Lakes Borough as your primary town
D. Click the activation link in the email sent to the address you provided
2. Register Your Pet
A. Visit sdl.town/FranklinLakes and select Pet License Registration
B. Complete required location, pet and vet information
C. Upload a copy of the Rabies Vaccination Certificate or exemption
D. Submit your request
E. You will receive confirmation on fees and payment options when your application is accepted by a town official
The email will be from SDL Portal<no-reply@sdlportal.com> Subject: SDL Portal Payment Request - OP-#
3. Pay for the Pet License*
Once you receive the emailed invoice, you can pay:
Online: Through the secure SDL portal with a credit card or e-check.
Portal payments incur convenience fees: Credit card payments, $3.00; E-checks, $1.50.
By Mail: Send required documents and check made payable to Borough of Franklin Lakes,
ATTN: Pet Licensing, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
In Person: Visit the Borough Clerk's office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
Cash not accepted. Please bring a check made payable to Borough of Franklin Lakes.
Credit cards are accepted and subject to convenience fees.
*Payment for annual renewals must be received on or before March 31 or late fees apply
By Mail: Obtain a Pet Licensing Application
Complete the application and submit by mail to Borough of Franklin Lakes, Attn: Pet Licensing, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 with required documentation. Please do not mail renewals prior to March 1. New pets may be licensed anytime through the year. Enclose a check with applicable fees payable to Borough of Franklin Lakes. The license and official metal registration tag will be mailed to the pet owner upon payment.
In Person: Visit the Borough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall
Bring your application, required documents, and check or credit card to the Borough Clerk’s Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. The license and official metal registration tag will be given to the pet owner upon payment. Please note that cash is not accepted.
Required Documentation
- Proof of rabies vaccination. The State Department of Health requires that the rabies certificate be good at least 10 of the 12 months of the current licensing period.
- Rabies certificates cannot expire before January 1 of NEXT YEAR
- For pets certified exempt from rabies vaccination as provided by regulations of the State Department of Health, a Certification of Exemption from Rabies Vaccination Form must be completed by a veterinarian and submitted with the application for a license.
- Proof of sterilization
Fees
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LICENSING FEES |
Altered |
Unaltered |
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Dogs & Cats (provide separate checks) |
$11.00 |
$14.00 |
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Active Franklin Lakes Ambulance, Fire, OEM Volunteer Rate - Dogs |
$1.20 |
$4.20 |
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Senior Discount - CATS ONLY |
Flat Fee $6 up to four cats; $11 per cat in excess of four |
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Late Fee |
$10 per pet paid after March 31 for renewals |
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Fees payable by check or credit card only. Credit card convenience fees apply. Provide separate checks for cats & dogs.
• License fees support animal control, animal sheltering and rabies control activities within the municipality • Dog licensing fees help fund testing of suspect rabid wildlife, the free State-sponsored municipal rabies vaccination clinics and the State operated low cost spay and neuter program
For assistance, please call the Borough Clerk’s office at 201-891-4000, ext. 1200.