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Change your dog's ownership details
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What you need to let us know
You need to let us know if you:
- currently own a registered dog and you plan to give it away or sell it
- are taking over the ownership of a registered dog.
The existing owner and new owner have to sign the form.
It will take 5-10 working days to process the changes.
How to change dog ownership details
By post
Complete the Dog owner change of ownership form signed by both owners.
Post it to:
Animal Management Administration
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Auckland 1142
In person
Complete the Dog owner change of ownership form signed by both owners.
Bring it to one of our service centres.
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