Health Department FAQs
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There is a medication drop box at the Lawrence Township Police Department located at 2211 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
For safety reasons, the Project Medicine Drop box can only accept solid medications such as pills, patches, inhalers, and similar objects.
The box cannot accept liquids, medical waste, or syringes. Residents wishing to dispose of these objects should speak with their doctors or pharmacists to find the safest and best ways to dispose of them.
It should also be noted that only legal prescriptions or over-the-counter medications may be disposed of. Anyone wishing to dispose of any illicit drug, should follow the normal procedure of reporting it to the police.
Individuals with syringes used in the home should follow these steps to safely dispose of your syringes in your municipal trash:
Your syringes must be placed in rigid containers that will protect people from needle sticks. Use containers such as empty laundry bottles with screw on caps. After putting syringes in the bottle, Seal the bottle tightly with the original lid and wrap duct tape over the lid after you fill the bottle with syringes. You may dispose of the tightly sealed container of syringes in your household garbage- NOT in your recycling bin.
Automatic epinephrine syringes, regardless of type, are disposed of in the same manner as all other syringes.
Lawrence Township Health Department provides CHC Services to Lawrence residents from birth to 18 years old who have NO health insurance. Clinics are held once a month. Please call 609-844-7094 to make an appointment with the public health nurse.
Hopewell Township residents may come to the Lawrence Township CHC after receiving clearance from the Hopewell Township Health Department. 609-737-0120.
Records are available if you attended the Lawrence Township Child Health Clinic.
Please complete and submit this form, “Release of Medical/Immunization Record”.
Once processed, records can be copied for distribution.
For additional information please call the public health nurse at 609-844-7094.
Influenza vaccination clinics are offered every year in the fall. As the flu season gets closer, please check the website for the upcoming schedule.
See your healthcare professional before you travel.
Find out here about vaccine recommendations and requirements for your travel destination.
Please check this website for upcoming health screenings and education programs under the Health Department section.
Monthly screenings and special event flyers will be posted.
A license for marriage or civil union can be obtained from the Department of Vital Statistics.
For additional information contact the Lawrence Township Department of Vital Statistics at 609-844-7093.
Appointments are strongly recommended.
Click here for license application, NJ State website.
You must contact the Registrar at 609-844-7093 for complete instructions.
Marriage Executive Order Frequently Asked Questions
The Registrar of Vital Statistics, Linda Ciosek maintains marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, birth and death records from 1921 to present.
Office of Vital Statistics, Lawrence Township Municipal Building.
Complete and submit this form to the Office of Vital Statistics.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed holidays.
Please complete the Application Form and return it to the Health Department with the applicable fee paid by cash or check made to Township of Lawrence.
To obtain a temporary food license, please complete the Retail Food License Application form and contact the health department to schedule an inspection.
Please review the guidelines for temporary establishments.
If you would like to sell something other than whole, uncut fresh fruits or vegetables, a food license is required. Please complete the Retail Food License Application form and contact the health department to schedule an inspection. Retail Food Establishments in New Jersey are required to be in compliance with the State Sanitary Code Chapter 24, (N.J.A.C. 8:24) “Sanitation in Retail Food Establishments and Food and Beverage Vending Machines.”
Radon kits are available for sale at the Health Department for measuring the level of radon in your home.
Free literature is available at the Health Department regarding radon testing and remediation.
This guide explains what homeowners should know about Septic Systems.
This form is for abandoning a septic system.
Use this link for information on having your water tested.
Please check this map for information concerning which utility provides water service in your area.
The Township requires all dogs and cats 7 months or older to have a license. Licenses are renewed annually. Dog licenses are renewed in January and cat licenses are renewed in September. You can obtain a license at the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Proof of current rabies certification and proof of spaying or neutering must be presented at the time the license is applied for. The fee is $11.00 if spayed or neutered and $14.00 if not spayed or neutered. A delinquent fee will be assessed in the amount of $5.00 plus $1.00 per month for each month the fee remains unpaid. For any additional, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 609.844.7000. To download a dog license application use this link or this link for a cat license application.
Free rabies clinics are scheduled twice a year to coincide with each of the licensing periods for dogs and cats. The next rabies vaccination clinic will be held on January 25, 2025 and preregistration is required. For more details see the attached. Use the following link after January 1, 2025 for a dog license application. The rabies vaccine is available for both dogs and cats.
All dogs must be securely leashed.
Muzzles are recommended if your dog is not used to being around other pets or people.
All pets must be under the close supervision of an adult at all times.
Cats must be in suitable carriers.
No children under the age of 7 years old may be present at the clinic.
Should you have any further questions, please contact our Animal Control Officer at 609.844.7092.
Please call the Lawrence Township Police Department at 609.896.1111. Examples of animal emergencies are as follows:
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Domestic animal is struck by a car and is still alive.
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Animal is sick or injured.
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Stray animals that are attacking residents or causing a threat.
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Wildlife in the living space of a residence.
Please call the Lawrence Township Animal Control Officer at 609.844.7092 between 8:30 Am - 4:30 PM. The Mercer County Wildlife Center is open 365 days a year. The center is located at Route 29, Titusville, NJ. The link to its site is here:Mercer County Wildlife Center
There are many Township ordinances pertaining to animals. Click the link below to see a summary of ordinances regarding licensing, running at large, noise, animal waste and feeding wildlife.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please contact the Lawrence Township Animal Control Officer at 609.844.7092.
After hours, please contact the Lawrence Township Police department at 609.896.1111.