Licences are required for all dogs six months old and older that reside in the Township. Owners of new dogs must obtain a license for their dog within ten days of when their dog reaches licensing age. Dog licence forms are are due in January. Owners of a dog found to be unlicensed after February 1 shall be required to pay a late fee. Additionally, the person harboring the dog may be subject to a fine for failure to obtain a dog license. If a dog has a valid license from another NJ municipality, a Wantage Dog License may be obtained at no cost. License renewals are mailed to dog owners in early January.
2024 dog license applications are accepted now.
If your dog has been spayed or neutered, the dog license fee is $10.00
If your dog has not been spayed or neutered, the dog license fee is $14.00
LATE FEES APPLY IF LICENSED AFTER FEBRUARY FIRST AT $2.00 PER MONTH PER DOG
You may complete the dog license application online, but we do not accept online payments at this time.
Make check payable to: “Wantage Township” and mail to
Dog License
Wantage Township Municipal Building
888 State Highway 23
Wantage, NJ 07461
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the license tag to be mailed to you, or you may pick it up in person at the Municipal Building.