Chesterfield Township
Burlington County, New Jersey

 

 

   

Dog Licenses

Dog Registrar: Aggie Napoleon
(609) 298-2311, Ext. 13
Office Hours:  9am to 4pm, Monday thru Friday
Email

Please be advised that a dog licenses cannot be issued if the rabies vaccination expires in the current year.

A free rabies shot clinic was held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Municipal Garage.


Dogs must be licensed each year prior to March 31st.  Late charges are assessed after this date.  Puppies must be licensed after the age of six months.  The Township Clerk issues dog licenses during normal working hours.  A current rabies is required for the issuance of a dog license.  If the rabies vaccination expires during the licensing year, it will not be accepted.  Fees for dog licenses are as follows:

Non-spayed/non-neutered         $11.00
Spayed/Neutered                      $ 8.00
Late Fee - after March 31     $      5.00 per month

Please notify the Township if your dog is now deceased or no longer owned.

Dog license renewal forms are mailed in January to all homeowners who have previously licensed their dogs in Chesterfield Township.  If you have misplaced that renewal form or have a new dog to license, you may use the form below.  Please read the information carefully on the form.  You can use your computer's mouse and then print function to complete the form.  After sending the form in with the necessary fees and documentation, your dog license will be mailed to you.

Application for Dog License

If you have any questions about the contents of this form, please contact the Linda at 298-2311.
If you have any problems with the working of this form, please contact the Webmaster, here.


 TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE STATES: No person who owns or shall have the custody of any dog shall permit the same to run at large in any public street or in any public place or upon property other than that of its owner.     All dogs in the recreation areas throughout the Township are required to be leashed.  Failure to leash your dog and / or clean up after your dog will subject you to the penalties prescribed by Township Ordinance. 

All dogs in the recreations areas throughout the Township are required to be leashed.  Failure to leash your dog and/or clean up after your dog will subject you to the penalties prescribed by Township Ordinance.

Allowing dogs to run at large is punishable by a fine.  The Animal Control Officer can be contacted by calling (609) 723-8300.  Lost dogs picked up by the Animal Control officer are taken to the Burlington County Animal Shelter in Westampton Township.
 


Interested in Adopting a Pet?
Visit the Burlington County Animal Shelter here.