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Dog Registration
How To Register Your Dog In Tasman District
To register your dog you need to fill in the Dog Registration Form. You will need to provide your date of birth to enable you to be distinguished from other people with the same name. Certainty of identification is required for the enforcement of the provisions of the Dog Control Act 1996.
The registration year is the same across all Councils and runs from 1 July to 30 June every year. Annual registration fees are due by 30 July each year.
Dog Registration Information Brochure
New Dogs
A dog registration form can be picked up from any of our council offices or downloaded from this website. The fully completed and signed registration form and registration fee can then be mailed to or dropped off at council offices where you will receive your dog’s registration tag. Your dog needs to wear this at all times. Collars may also be purchased at all Council offices.
Annual Dog Registration
A dog registration form is mailed to all owners of previously registered dogs at the beginning of June each year. If you do not receive a form, pick one up from any of Council’s Offices. Alternatively, you can call us on 03 543 8400 and request one to be posted to you. You can also download one here or request one via email Contact Dog Control
Dog Registration Application Form for year ending June 2012
Owning More Than Two Dogs
A Resource Consent is required in order to keep three or more dogs on a Residential Zoned property. Application forms are available from this website, from any Council office, or by email Contact Dog Control.
A Kennel Licence to keep three or more non-working dogs applies to properties under 1 hectare in non-residential zones. For properties over 1 hectare, a Kennel Licence is required for 6 or more non-working dogs.
For more information or an application form, contact any Council office or email Contact Dog Control.
Dog Registration for 3 or More Dogs Form
Dog Registration for 6 or More Dogs Form
Late Registration
Dog registrations that remain unpaid at 1 August will incur a 50% penalty fee. Late registrations create additional administrative costs in reminders and postage as well as staff time. The implementation of a penalty encourages dog owners to register on time.
Changing Your Details
If you or your dog change address, or if your dog changes ownership, you need to advise Council in writing within 14 days. It is an offence, which carries a fine if you do not notify these changes within 14 days. All other changes of details also need to be notified in writing.
Dog Registration Update Notification Form
Failing To Register My Dog
Not registering your dog is an offence against the Dog Control Act 1996. If you do not register your dog an infringement notice may be issued, or your dog may be seized and impounded, or you as the owner may be prosecuted. Fees are incurred if an unregistered dog is seized, sustenance fees apply and your dog must be registered and microchipped prior to its release.
Refunds on Dog Registration
If your dog dies during the registration year, you are able to receive a refund of part of the registration fee, following a request made in writing. This is based on the number of complete months remaining in the registration year at the time of the written application. A refund application form is available on this website, from any Council office, or by emailing Contact Dog Control.
Registration tags are not transferable between dogs, and it is an offence to do so.
Refunds are not available if your dog changes ownership or you sign your dog over to an Animal Centre (e.g. SPCA).
Dog Registration Refund Application Form