Search for: 531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-538-2224 ABOUT MORRIS PLAINS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS HOW DO I... Pet Licenses The Borough of Morris Plains requires all dogs and cats over the age of seven months to have rabies shots and to be licensed with the Town. Failure to do so may result in a summons. To obtain a license for your pet, you can download an application below. The completed application should then be submitted to the Borough Clerk’s Office. You may also contact the Clerk’s Office during business hours ( 8:30am – 4:30pm) by calling (973) 538-2224. Dog and Cat licenses expire on January 31 of each year. If your dog or cat is deceased, has changed ownership, or you no longer reside in Morris Plains please notify the Borough Clerk’s Office at 973-538-2224. For information about livestock in the Borough, please see the related ordinance here. License Application Follow instructions to complete either the downloadable PDF or the online form, linked below: OPTION 1: Download & Print the License Application: Download the Dog / Cat License Application (PDF) Print and complete the application Return application to the Borough Clerk’s office by U.S. mail or in person during office hours Be sure to include the appropriate licensing fee (see below) and a copy of a valid rabies certificate(s) and spay/neuter certification(s), if applicable (see below) Checks should be made payable to “Borough of Morris Plains” After the Clerk’s Office reviews your application, rabies certificate, and payment, your new pet license will be sent to you by mail. OPTION 2: Complete Online Dog / Cat License Application & Submit online Utilize the ONLINE pet license application (NEW!) Complete all information by typing on your computer and click “submit form” You will be instructed to upload a copy of a valid rabies certificate or spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) You will be instructed to submit payment either online or by mail After the Clerk’s Office reviews your application, rabies certificate, and payment, your new pet license will be sent to you by mail. Dog / Cat License Fees Spayed/neutered pets (written proof required first time license is issued): $16.00 annual license fee Not spayed / not neutered pets: $19.00 annual license fee Rabies Inoculation Requirement Be sure to check the rabies information and neuter status of your pet prior to applying. If there have been any changes since the last registration, such as an updated rabies vaccine, be sure to enclose required veterinarian certificates which will be returned. Each licensing year, rabies certification must be valid through October 31. Look for information in News & Announcements about our annual FREE Rabies Clinic held in the Borough. You may also visit other vaccination clinics in Morris County or your veterinarian’s office for your pet’s rabies vaccine. New Pets & New Residents Newly acquired dogs and cats must be licensed within ten (10) days of acquisition. Dogs and cats must be licensed within ten (10) days of reaching licensing age. Any new resident shall acquire a license within ten (10) days of establishing residence in the Town License must be issued in the name of an adult member of the household. Guide Dog Exception Seeing Eye dogs shall be licensed in the same manner as other dogs. In these cases, the fees are waived. Contact the Clerk/Registrar Rosanne Denman, Borough Clerk & Registrar rdenman@morrisplainsboro.org RoseMarie Leyhan, Deputy Clerk & Deputy Registrar 531 Speedwell Avenue Morris Plains, NJ 07950 (973) 538-2224 Hours of Operation Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m Municipal Office 531 Speedwell Ave Morris Plains, NJ 07950-0305 Phone: 973-538-2224 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM -4:30PM Using Our Website Home Accessibility Privacy Policy Social Media Policy Webmaster: webmaster@morrisplainsboro.org All content © 2021 Borough of Morris Plains, NJ and its representatives. All rights reserved. • Borough Website Design by GovUnity Websites English