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 2026/2027 registration period is now open. You will receive an email, text or letter with details from mid-June 2026.

Visit Ways to pay for council services and charges for information on all payment options.

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Take advantage of our early payment discount: your fee will be lower if you pay before 1 August 2026.

Description	Standard fee (pay before 1 August)	Late fee (pay on or after 1 August)
Standard dog	$182	$225
Desexed dog	$131	$171
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) holder for a standard dog	$92	$225
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) for a desexed dog	$78	$171
SuperGold Community Services combo card holder	$79	$103
Working dog (for example stock herding)	$41	$50

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.