Borough Clerk - Animal Licenses

Patricia M. Gatto, Municipal Clerk
Phone: 609-561-3178
Fax: 609-561-5821
Email the Clerk

Office Hours:

Monday: 11:30am-7:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Animal Capture and Control Services:   800-351-1822

File is in PDF format. OPRA Request Form

Animal Licenses are available at the Folsom Borough Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. The Borough of Folsom requires licensing of all dogs and cats. Licenses must be renewed January 1st of each year. Certification of rabies vaccination must be presented before issuance of license.

The cost for the license is $9.00 if the pet is spayed or neutered. If the pet is not spayed or neutered the cost is $12.00.  All licenses renewed after March 31, will be assessed a $5.00 late fee.

Animals must be licensed within TEN DAYS (10) of new residency.

We are also required to provide you with the following information regarding the crime of animal cruelty, and how to prevent it.

Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws

NJSA 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees.

NJSA 4:22-26  Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty.