Dog Licensing and Information

All dog owners that reside in the Borough of Mount Ephraim are required by State law to license their dog(s). Prior to licensing the dog, the owner must obtain a rabies vaccination which does not expire before November 1st of the licensing year. The license are valid for one calendar year (January through December), and are renewable in January. The Borough offers a free rabies clinic in February for dogs needing a new vaccine.

This year the Rabies Clinic will be held on February 16th at the Borough Garage from 10am until noon. There is a grace period until March 31st to accommodate dogs needing a new rabies vaccination; however, we highly recommend obtaining your dog license in January to avoid the late fee which goes into effect April 1st of the licensing year. Failure to obtain a dog license can result in a summons to Municipal Court.

Yearly Fees:

Spayed/neutered dog: $10
Non-spayed/neutered dog: $13

Late Fees:

From April 1st through May 31st  - the regular fee for the license, plus a late fee of $10.00

From June 1st through August 31st – the regular fee for the license, plus a late fee of $15.00

After September 1st – the regular fee for the license, plus a late fee of $20.00

Please note that late registrations are subject to receive a summons to municipal court.

 

Although dog licensing sometimes seems like a chore to both pet owners and licensing clerks alike, there are many benefits to dog licensing. Licensed dogs are required to wear identification tags that allows animal control officers to trace ownership of the animal and return lost strays to their owners. The tag also serves as an indication that the dog is currently vaccinated against rabies in the event it is involved in a bite or attack. Pet owners who license their dogs have been shown to take better care of their pets and are less likely to allow their animals to free-roam or otherwise become a nuisance to the community. The municipality can utilize fees derived from dog licensing to fund animal and rabies control programs, as well as other activities beneficial to pets and their owners.

The owners of all dogs seven months of age or older are required to annually apply to the licensing clerk of the municipality in which he or she resides for a dog license.

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