Register your dog

How to register and microchip your dog, get the responsible owner discount and change ownership details.

Register a new dog

If you have a new dog or have recently moved to Wellington, you'll need to register it with Wellington City Council.

Re-register your dog

You can re-register and pay for one or multiple dogs online. Dogs must be re-registered with us by 1 July every year.

Dog tag replacement

Your dog must wear a registration tag at all times. If you need a replacement, you can get a new one.

Fees

Our dog registration fee structure rewards good dog ownership.

Responsible dog owner discount

To encourage and recognise good dog owners, the Council offers a reduced dog registration fee for people who achieve Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) statu...

If your dog dies

Let us know if your dog dies so we can update our register. You can request a refund of the dog registration fee.

Update your dog ownership details

Let us know if your dog’s situation has changed, such as a change of ownership, if you’ve moved away from Wellington, or your contact details have changed.