Obtaining a Dog License
Dog licenses may be obtained in-person at the Bureau of Licensing and Vital Statistics, located on the ground floor of 124 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ. Business hours are Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The license form can be downloaded here. To apply by mail, or for related questions, please call 201-420-2365.
Livestock and Wildlife
Pursuant to Chapter 136, §136-29(A)(29) of the Code of the City of Hoboken, the following is prohibited and constitutes a public health nuisance:
• Keeping or harboring any livestock
• Keeping or harboring any unlawful wildlife unless specifically licensed by the Health Officer or pursuant to law.
Animal Control Services
The Hoboken Health Department currently contracts with the Associated Humane Societies for the purposes of animal control. Please call our office for additional information.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics
The Hoboken Health Department offers free rabies vaccination clinics twice a year, usually in January and May. Check the local paper for information, or call the Health Department at 201-420-2375.
This service is offered to Hoboken residents only. Vaccinations are given to dogs and cats. Rabies vaccinations are a requirement for licensing, and must remain current throughout the licensing period (January—December). For dogs, an initial vaccination is good for a one-year period. Subsequent vaccinations are good for three (3) years, however, the Health Department recommends a vaccination every two years thereafter.
Rabies vaccinations for cats are given yearly.