Dog Registration
Central Otago District Council is required by law to keep a register of all dogs in the district. As a dog owner, you are required to ensure your dog is registered by the time it is three months old.
Once your dog is registered, you are also required to re-register every year (in July). A notice will be sent to the registered owner with the contact details you provide prior to the registration period as a reminder that the next annual registration is due.
Dog Registration for 2026-2027
Dog registration opened on 25 May, please visit Animals - My CODC to make your payment.
| Some dog registration invoices sent out recently were incorrectly printed double-sided, meaning some people received another dog owner's details on the reverse of their invoice. Some dog owners didn't receive an invoice at all. We've contacted all affected dog owners directly and are working with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Corrected invoices are on their way. |
If you have any issues, please contact us or visit a service centre and we will be happy to assist.
Email: dogs@codc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 440 0056
Fees for non-working dogs: $72 and working dogs: $12.00 - (the interpretation for a working dog is specified under the Dog Control Act 1996).
Change of address or ownership
If you change address you need to notify Council to enable us to reunite you and your loved one (if they were to take themselves for a walk), but also to avoid any fines for not updating your details. If you buy or sell a dog you must also notify Council within 14 days. This can be done via the online form HERE.
Fees
| Dog Registration Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-Working Dog (Pet)* please see pro-rata table below for accurate price | $72.00 |
| Working Dog* | $12.00 |
*Classifications for working dogs are detailed in the Dog Control Act. If you consider your dog meets the definition, contact Council and we will verify this. Please note working dogs does not include those that 'go to work with you' or are 'used for hunting' etc. Any working dog status will be checked to ensure it meets the Dog Control Act definitions.
| Pro-rata Rate Calculator | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Working Dog | |||||
| July $ | Aug $66 | Sept $60 | Oct $54 | Nov $48 | Dec $42 |
| Jan $36 | Feb $30 | March $24 | April $18 | May $12 | June $6 |
| Working Dog | |||||
| July $ | Aug $11 | Sept $10 | Oct $9 | Nov $8 | Dec $7 |
| Jan $6 | Feb $5 | March $4 | April $3 | May $2 | June $1 |
Got a question?
Email: dogs@codc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 440 0056
Please visit Animals - My CODC to pay your registration fees (Including penalties and infringements) or to make changes to you or your dog's records.