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Licenses and Registration:

• Pet Licenses
• Registrar of Vital Statistics:
  • Marriage / Civil Union License Requirements
  • To obtain certified copies of Marriage, Birth, and Death Certificates
• Business Licenses

Dog Licenses
Bordentown Township Revised General Ordinances of 1976 requires all dogs of licensing age (7 months) be licensed through the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

Licensing Period: One year licensing period starting January 1 to December 31.

Renewal: Dog licenses can be renewed throughout the month of January. In order to renew a dog license, a copy of the current rabies certificate (can not expire during licensing period) and a copy of the spaying/neutering certificate must be accompanied with the appropriate fee.

Fees: The fee assessed for a spayed/neutered dog is $8.00 and for an unspayed/unneutered dog is $11.00. Any license that is renewed after the January 31st deadline will be assessed an additional $5.00 late charge.

 

Cat Licenses
Bordentown Township Ordinance #1990-23 requires all cats of licensing age (7 months) be licensed through the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

Licensing Period: One year licensing period starting April 1
to March 31.

Renewal: Cat licenses can be renewed throughout the month of April. In order to renew a cat license, a copy of the current rabies certificate (can not expire during licensing period) and a copy of the spaying/neutering certificate must be accompanied with the appropriate fee.

Fees: The fee assessed for a spayed/neutered cat is $8.00 and for an unspayed/unneutered cat is $11.00. Any license that is renewed after the April 30th deadline will be assessed an additional $5.00 late charge.

Marriage/Civil Union Licenses

License Requirements:

1. At least one of the applicants must be a resident of Bordentown Township and both the applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Applicants must show proper identification: i.e. Driver’s License and Birth Certificates -OR- Driver’s License and Passport.
3. If either applicant has been divorced, you must bring “Final Divorce Decree”, showing Docket Number and Judge’s Signature.
4. If either applicant is widowed, you must bring a certified copy of former spouse’s death certificate.
5. When applying, you must have one (1) witness with you.
   Witness must:
• be at least 18 years of age
• know both the applicants
• may be a family member
• be able to speak and understand English
6. Applicants must know the following information:
   • Mother’s maiden name
   • Both parents birth places
   • Name & address of person performing marriage
   • Date and place of ceremony
   • Social security numbers (if applicable)
7. After you apply, there is a 72 hour waiting period before the license can be issued. Once the license is issued to you, the license expires after 30 days.
8. The license may be used to perform the ceremony anywhere in the State of New Jersey.
9. You must have two (2) witnesses for the ceremony at least 18 years of age.
10. Marriage License/Civil Union License applications are taken Monday through Friday, between 10 AM and 4:00 PM. Please call the office to make an appointment.
11. Marriage License/Civil Union License fee is $28.00 and is payable at time of application (check/cash/money order.)

Blood tests are no longer required to obtain a Marriage License/Civil Union License in New Jersey

• Requirements (PDF Format)
• Application and Instructions (NJ Dept. of Health and Human Services)

To Obtain Certified Copies of Marriage / Civil Union, Death and Birth Certificates

Marriage / civil union, death and birth certificates are kept on file in the Registrar’s Office in the Township in which the event takes place. 

If a marriage, death or birth has taken place in Bordentown Township, you may request certified copies from the Registrar’s Office.  The charge for copies is $10.00 per copy. Proper identification is required  

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