Princeton NJ Relocation Articles

New Residents'Checklist

1. VOTER REGISTRATION
2. MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES -- New residents must obtain New Jersey driver's licenses and motor vehicle registration within 60 days. The Motor Vehicle Department is on Route 1 at Bakers Basin Road. Call 530-4208 (Bakers Basin Testing Station) or 588-2424 (Trenton headquarters).
3. DOGS AND CATS -- Both Princeton Borough and Township require dog licenses (renewed every January). Licenses cost $8.20 if the dog is spayed or neutered, $11.20 if not. Call 924-3118 (Borough) or 924-5704 (Township). State law requires that all dogs have rabies vaccinations, by either a private veterinarian or the municipal clinic. The Regional Department of Health urges residents to have their cats vaccinated for rabies. For clinic hours, call the Regional Health Department (497-7608).
4. DOCTOR/DENTIST REFERRAL -- See the Health Services section in this publication.
5. NEWCOMERS CLUB -- This club orients new residents to the Princeton area and provides social and cultural activities which encourage friendship. Women may belong during their first four years of residence. For information, call Princeton YWCA, 497-2100.
6. RECYCLING CONTAINER AND GARBAGE REMOVAL -- Recycling is MANDATORY in New Jersey.