Whakahōutia te rēhita o tō kurī Renew your dog's registration

What you need to renew your dog's registration

You need your dog’s registration reference number. You can find this number in your text or email reminder.

If your dog has died, visit What to do if your dog dies.

The 2025/2026 registration period is now open. You will receive an email, text or letter with details from mid June 2025.

Visit Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.

Description	Standard fee (pay before 1 August)	Late fee (pay on or after 1 August)
Standard dog	$177	$218
Desexed dog	$127	$166
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) holder for a standard dog	$89	$218
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) for a desexed dog	$76	$166
SuperGold Community Services combo card holder	$77	$100
Working dog (for example stock herding)	$40	$49
Special category dog (for example guide dog, police dog)	$0	$0

If your pet is classed as dangerous, then you will pay 150 per cent of the applicable fee. For more information, visit Menacing and dangerous dogs.

Visit Dog registration fee discounts to find out more about discounts.

Apply for an RDOL before 1 June to be eligible for an early payment discount. Visit Apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence for more information.

We will send you a new dog tag within 10 working days of receiving payment.