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Dog registration

All dog owners are legally required to register their dogs before the dog is three months of age.

Pay your dog registration

To pay online, you'll need a credit/debit card, your customer number and your payment reference. These can be found on your registration reminder.

Pay your dog registration

Pay online in three easy steps.

Let us know you have a new dog

Let us know you have a new dog.

Become a responsible dog owner

Responsible dog owner status entitles you to a reduced annual fees.

Apply to keep more than two dogs

Obtain a licence for keeping more than two dogs.

Request a replacement dog tag

Let us know if you need a replacement dog tag.

Dog registration fees

View the fees for dog registration and animal management.

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