Dog & Cat Licenses
When to Obtain A Pet License
New Pet: 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: Every year during the month of March paid for by March 31.
IMPORTANT: The March 31 renewal deadline applies to completed payment, not date of submission. Pet owners are responsible for submitting a complete application with sufficient time to accommodate municipal approval and payment processing. We encourage submitting your application by March 20 to avoid delays. A $15 per pet late fee will be assessed on any renewal not paid in full by March 31. Per New Jersey State law, rabies vaccination must be valid through January 1 of next year. A booster is required for pets not in compliance.
How to Obtain A Pet License
Online: Through the SDL Portal: Visit sdl.town/FranklinLakes
Use the SDL Portal to apply for a new or renewal pet license. Follow the steps below to get started.
1. Create an Account if you don't already have one
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. Once a town official approves your application, you'll receive an invoice with payment details.
The email will be from SDL Portal
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 of $15 per pet apply
By Mail: Obtain a Pet Licensing Application
Complete the Application for Pet License and submit by mail to Borough of Franklin Lakes, Attn: Pet Licensing, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 with proof of rabies vaccination and sterilization. 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
Cash not accepted. 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.
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
Dog & Cat Licensing Annual Fees
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Annual Pet 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 for Dogs |
$1.20 |
$4.20 |
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Late fees for renewals paid on or after April 1 |
licensing fee plus $15.00 per pet |
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Cash not accepted. 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.