As a dog owner you should have your dog registered from the month the dog turns three months old, or arrives in New Zealand.
There is a fine if you do not register your dog - visit Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
You will need a licence to keep two or more dogs on a residential property.
You need to renew your registration annually.
The registration period runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year. The cost will depend on when you register your dog.
Use our dog registration fee calculator to find out how much your dog registration costs.
You can get a discount on your dog registration fee. To qualify for the discount, provide us with the relevant documents before you make your online registration payment:
If you submit documents on or after the date of online payment, we will apply the discount to the following registration year.
Use these forms if you are:
We will ask you to provide documentation and information related to your dog, such as microchip number and vet certificates.
If you are from a rescue organisation and want to update dog information, do not use our online form. Email us at dogregistration@aklc.govt.nz and we can assist you with your request.
You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Online EFTPOS or Account2Account (bank transfer).
If you pay by credit or debit card, a card payment fee of 1.75 per cent applies.
it is easier for you to manage your dog's information if you login or sign up to myAUCKLAND.
You will receive your registration disc or strap within 10 working days.
If you have not received your dog tag within this time, contact us.
You can register three dogs per application form.
Submit your form and documents, and pay the registration fee at one of our libraries with council services.
For payment options at our service centres, visit Ways to pay in person.
We will issue your disc or strap at the time of payment.
To make it easy for you to renew your dog's registration for the next registration period, we will send you a renewal notice and form in June to the address we have on record.
Visit renew registration for your dog for information about annual dog registration.
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