DOG LICENSING
Township Ordinance 134-5. No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog which has attained or shall attain the age of seven months or shall possess a set of permanent teeth, within the Township, unless he first obtains a license and official metal registration tag therefor, issued by the Board of Health upon application and payment of the prescribed fee.
- The licensing period is July 1st through June 30th of each year.
- Dogs 7 months or older require a license.
- Fee: $12.00 Altered/Spayed $15.00 Not Altered/Spayed
- Acceptable forms of payment: Cash, Check payable to "Lacey Township", Debit/Credit Card $3 processing fee, Check/Sav Account (Online option only) $1.50 processing fee
- Current rabies must be valid for 10 months of the upcoming licensing period; proof is required, unless provides Exemption Letter from Veterinarian.
- A $20 late fee will be applied if not licensed within 45 days of June 30th.
APPLY ONLINE @ http://sdl.town/Lacey
Online processing fee, per license: $1.50 checking/savings account fee –OR– $3 credit/debit card fee
Create an Account:
- Visit http://sdl.town/Lacey and click Create an Account
- Fill out required information
- Search and select Lacey as your primary town
- Click the activation link in your email
Register your Pet- Renew or New Application:
- Visit http://sdl.town/Lacey and select Pet License Registration
- Complete required pet information
- Upload a copy of the Rabies Vaccination Certificate
- Once you submit your request, you will be redirected to a third-party site for payment
- After submitting payment, you will receive a confirmation email
- Be on the lookout for the license in the mail!
APPLY VIA MAIL
- APPLICATION: Dog License
- Print and fill out the application
- Mail in the Application, Payment (cash or check “Lacey Township”) & Proof of Rabies to 818 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731 ATTN: Dog License
- Be on the lookout for the license in the mail!
APPLY IN PERSON
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm
- APPLICATION: Dog License
- Print and fill out the application
- Drop off the Application, Payment & Proof of Rabies to 124 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 08731
- Be on the lookout for the license in the mail!
**If you need any assistance, please reach out to 609.693.1100 ext. 2250 or 2247**
FREE RABIES CLINIC - HOSTED BY THE ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY
- Saturday, June 14th, 2025
- 10 am – 1 pm
- Rain or Shine
- No Appointments
- Municipal Building Parking Lot: 818 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
- Cats must be in carriers; Dogs must be on a leash
- Must bring proof of current rabies for a 3-year certification. If proof is not provided, a 1-year certificate will be issued.
- Microchipping available for a fee of $40
- Everyone Welcomed!
Township Dog Licenses will be sold at the clinic.
- Fee: $12 Altered/Spayed $15 if Not
- Bring Proof of Rabies - must be good through April 1, 2026
- Exact Cash, Check or Card ($3 fee)
Rabies Clinics:
Free rabies clinics are held at the following animal shelters (By appointment only)
NOCAF - 732-657-8086
615 Freemont Avenue
Jackson, NJ
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
SOCAF - 609-978-0127
360 Hay Road
Manahawkin, NJ
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month