Register your dog

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

Register your dog for the first time

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.

One 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

We offer a reduced dog registration fee for people who achieve Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status.

Dog registration refunds

Should your dog die, you can receive a refund of fees for the rest of the registration year.