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How to register and microchip your dog, get the accredited owner discount and change ownership details.
The next Accredited Dog Owner course (previously known as RDO) is coming up in April 2025. View course information
If you have a new dog or have recently moved to Wellington, you'll need to register it with Wellington City Council.
You can re-register and pay for one or multiple dogs online. Dogs must be re-registered with us by 1 July every year.
Your dog must wear a registration tag at all times. If you need a replacement, you can get a new one.
Our dog registration fee structure rewards good dog ownership.
To reward dog owners who go the extra mile, the Council offers a reduced dog registration fee for those who achieve Accredited Dog Owner (ADO) status....
Let us know if your dog dies so we can update our register. You can request a refund of the dog registration fee.
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.