Dog RegistrationRēhitatanga Kurī

Before registering your dog, please read the Notes on Dog Registration available from the related documents at the top of this page. 

Renew your dog registration

The final day for renewing your dog registration is 30 June each year. You can re-register your dog on-line. If your dog is not registered, you can be fined $300 and the dog can be impounded. 

PAY YOUR DOG RE-REGISTRATION ONLINE Here

Register your dog for the first time

To register your dog for the first time (either because it is a puppy or is new to the district) please come to Council's customer service centre in Lyndon Rd, Hastings. An application form (available from the button below) can be downloaded and completed prior to visiting Council.  Please bring identification such as a driver’s license or passport with you.

DOWNLOAD THIS FORM TO REGISTER A DOG WITH US FOR THE FIRST TIME

Adding a new dog or updating your dog's details

If you already have a dog registered with Hastings District Council and wish to add a new dog or update your dog's details you can do so online. You will need your original dog's registration notice number and dog ID number to fill in the application for dog registration or transfer form:

DOG CHANGE NOTIFICATION FORM

More than two dogs

To keep more than two dogs on any urban property in Hastings District, you must apply for a permit from Council and pay a fee. The conditions for keeping more than two dogs on an urban property are outlined in the application form:

Permit to keep more than two dogs application form

Selected owner policy

Responsible dog owners in the urban zone with a clean record may qualify for the Selected Owner Policy scheme. If successful, you may be eligible for discounted dog registration fees. To apply, complete the application:

SELECTED OWNER POLICY APPLICATION FORM

Dog registration refund application form

Part of the annual registration fee can be refunded if a dog dies. The amount will depend on how many months are left in the registration year after Council has received written notification of the dog’s death. Council does not refund registration fees when a dog was transferred into the district (registered with another Council) or if the dog has been lost, stolen or changes owner or district. To apply for a refund please complete the on-line form: 

Dog Registration Refund Form

Change of dog owner

If the ownership of a dog has changed or you and your dog move house, written notification must be sent to the Hastings District Council within 14 days. The details of the new owner's address and the address where the dog will be kept are required.

COMPLETE THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP FORM HERE