Annual dog registration renewal fees are due on 1 July each year.
Pay by 31 July to avoid a 25% penalty fee that's applied to all late payments after 1 August.
Discount for de-sexing is applied if you provide proof from a licensed veterinarian. A 10% discount may be applied to registration of qualifying dogs if paid by 31 July.
Dog registration fees under the Dog Control Act 1996
| Class / Type Registration | 2023/24 Cost in full / first registration | 2023/24 De-sexed discount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban and Rural Pet | $102 | $92 |
| Rural livelihood - income from working dog | $56 | $51 |
| Selected owner** | $70 | $63 |
| Selected owner - superannuitant | $57 | $52 |
| Superannuitant | $67 | $61 |
| NZ Licensed Owner*** | $60 | $54 |
| Probationary dog owner (rural and urban) | $151 | $136 |
| Guide and hearing dog | No fee | No fee |
| Dangerous dog owner (rural and urban) | $153 | $153 |
| Replacement Metal dog tag | $15 | $15 |
Penalty of 25% for late payment applies to all dogs registered after 1 August.
** Selected Owners who do not pay by 31 July revert back to standard owner rate plus penalty for late payment.
*** No new applications for Licensed Owners will be accepted.
To be eligible for Selected Owner discount, the dog owner must have a good dog ownership history. See the Selected Dog Owner Policy for more information.
New dog registration after 31 August will be pro-rated depending on the number of months remaining in the dog registration year and when the dog turns 3 months old.