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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 an infringement notice of $300 if you do not register your dog. Visit Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996 for more information.
You will need a licence to keep more than two 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 and whether your dog is desexed.
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. Visit Dog registration fee discounts to find out if you qualify for a discount.
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.