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Register your dog with us for the first time
You should know
The dog registration office will be closed from 12pm(noon) on Tuesday 22 December 2020 to Tuesday 5 January 2021.
We will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 6 January 2021.
You can still submit your registration forms at one of our animal shelters during this period (excluding Christmas day) or register online.
About dog registration
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.
Before you start
Check your dog registration fee
Use our dog registration fee calculator to find out how much your dog registration costs.
Check if you qualify for a discount
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.
Complete a new dog registration
Use these forms if you are:
- registering your dog for the first time with Auckland Council
- moving to Auckland from another district.
We will ask you to provide documentation and information related to your dog, such as microchip number and vet certificates.
Online
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.
Register now
If you login or sign up to myAUCKLAND it is easier for you to manage your dog's information.
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.
In person
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.
How to renew your annual dog registration
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.
Dog e-newsletter
For the latest information about owning a dog in Auckland, sign up for our dog e-newsletter.
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