Health Department
The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Health is where you may apply for a marriage license, obtain certified copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, and license your dog and/or cat as well as issue food licenses . The Borough utilizes Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission for most Health Department Services. Please visit their site for important and useful health related resources and information. https://nwbrhc.org/
If anyone is in need of a COVID test, you can call Borough Hall for a free test while supplies last.
Dog and Cat Licenses
May be obtained via by mail or at the Borough Hall:
Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri from 8:30am - 4:00pm;
Tues - 8:30am - 6:00pm.
Licenses run from January 1 to December 31. All pets over the age of six months must obtain a license which requires a current rabies inoculation, good for the entire calendar year, certificate and proof of being spayed/neutered required to avoid additional State fee. The Borough has a "Scoop the Poop" Ordinance and a "Leash Law" for dogs.
Rabies Clinic
2024 Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 6-7pm in the St. Lukes Church Parking Lot.
Marriage License
Marriage license applications are made by appointment only. Please call 201-652-4400, ext. 223 to schedule an appointment within 30 days of your marriage date.
The cost for a marriage license is $28 payable by check or cash. Credit cards not accepted. You will need to provide the following:
- Two (2) separate checks
(1) check for $25.00 and (1) for $3.00 both payable to the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus
- Both persons need to bring in a copy of their Driver's License and Birth Certificate
- A witness over 18 years of age
CERTIFIED Birth/Death/Marriage COPIES - Refer to Forms & Applications section or call for more info 201-652-4400 ext. 223
Well Baby Clinic - There is an interlocal agreement with the Borough of Waldwick that offers a Well Baby Clinic by appointment only on Tuesdays from 9 -12 PM.
Please call Dana for more details - 201-445-7217 ext. 223
Health Officer - Namitha Reddy
email: nreddy@nwbrhc.net
Phone: 201-445-7217
Health Inspector - Steven Salerno
email: ssalerno@nwbrhc.net
Health Department
Name | Title |
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Joan Herve | RMC / CMR Registrar |