Dog License

Dog License Information:

Dogs that are seven months of age or older must be licensed annually through the Municipal Clerk’s office, which is located on the third floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, N.J., 08037. Dog owners are required to provide proof of their pet’s rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian, ensuring that the dog’s immunity lasts for at least 10 months of the 12-month licensing period. The vaccination certificate must also indicate the expiration date of the rabies vaccine. In New Jersey, it is mandatory for all dogs to be both licensed and vaccinated against rabies.

License Fee:

Spayed/Neutered 1-year license: $17.00
Non-Spayed/Neutered 1-year license: $20.00
Spayed/Neutered 3-year license: $30.00
Non-Spayed/Neutered 3-year license: $39.00

Payment of cash, credit card ($3 fee) or check accepted. Please make check payable to Town of Hammonton. You may also email documents and credit card information to townclerk@townofhammonton.org. To license your dog by mail please send all documentation to the Municipal Clerk’s office, Attn: Dog License along with:

Check made out to the Town of Hammonton
Dog owner’s name, mailing address and phone number
Dog’s name, breed, age, and current certifications (rabies/spaying/neutering)
Signed Dog License application
Signed Hold Harmless form if you wish to use the dog park

DOWNLOAD -> Dog License Application

DOWNLOAD -> Dog Park Hold Harmless Agreement

Why you need to license your dog:

Dog ownership comes with plenty of responsibilities, and making sure you get your new family member licensed in Hammonton is one of them.

While most dog owners are quick to get their dogs microchipped, many of them are either unaware or choose to neglect dog license requirements. However, failing to do so can have some unfortunate consequences — namely, getting fined or even having a hard time getting your four-legged friend out of the pound.

You’re probably thinking, “But doesn’t a microchip serve the same purpose? What about a dog tag with my address and phone number on it?” While these are fair questions, it’s important to understand that neither a microchip nor an address tag is actually sole proof of ownership. They also don’t provide the same amount of information a pet license does.

It’s the law:

Not only does your dog need to have a license, but that license must be renewed either yearly or every three years. Your pet also has to be wearing it at all times.

It’ll go a long way with a lost dog:

Dealing with a lost pet is incredibly stressful. Having an official dog license will drastically improve your chances of getting them back — especially from your local shelter. Licensing is absolute proof of pet ownership and is designed to assist animal control, shelters and other organizations to quickly identify your dog and ensure you get it back safely.

It should be noted that licensed dogs are usually kept at the shelter longer than unlicensed dogs. Once again, this is because a dog license is legitimate proof of ownership, which means shelters are obligated to do everything they can to get hold of you.

If your pup is unlicensed and brought to the shelter, it’ll likely be considered a stray, which means you run the risk of it being euthanized or adopted by someone else.

It’s proof your dog is healthy:

A dog can’t be licensed unless it’s been properly vaccinated. Most grooming salons, boarding facilities and other dog care services won’t provide their services to you unless there’s proof that your dog is healthy and up to date on its shots. Licensing your dog also lets the general public know your dog is safe and healthy. More importantly, it lets everyone know your pup doesn’t have rabies.

Licensing fees help support many animal shelters:

The annual licensing fee for your dog goes towards keeping the shelters running and supports the work done by local animal control. Municipal licensing clerks collect the following additional fees when the dog is licensed: $1.00 for each dog licensed that is forwarded to the DHSS and placed in the Rabies Trust Fund to support State rabies and animal control programs, $3.00 for unneutered dogs that is forwarded to the DHSS, Animal Population Control Program to fund the New Jersey low cost spay and neuter program, and $0.20 for each dog licensed that is forwarded to the DHSS to defray the costs of operating The People for Animals, Inc.

For more information about obtaining a dog license or accessing the Hammonton Dog Park call the Municipal Clerk’s office at 609-567-4300. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hammonton Dog Park Information:

Key fobs are required to enter the Hammonton Dog Park. You must license your dog with the Hammonton Clerk’s office if you reside in town. Out-of-town residents can register to receive a 1-year key fob for $25.00 and must show proof of rabies vaccination and a current dog license from the municipality in which they reside.

Any Hammonton resident who has purchased a dog license from the Hammonton Municipal Clerk’s office for their dog upon providing proof of rabies inoculation and who has signed the required Hold Harmless/Dog Park Agreement, shall be issued a key fob, at no extra cost, to gain entry to the park. Key fobs are free with the purchase of a 1 or 3-year dog license.

The Hammonton Dog Park, open from dawn to dusk, is located within Moss Mill Park, 1111 Moss Mill Rd., Hammonton, N.J. 08037. To locate the park, drive approximately 200 yards past the St. Joseph Academy/Hammonton Youth Soccer Association turf field sports stadium. The fenced-in area includes a large dog park and a small dog park, both have running water during spring and summer months.