Pet dog registration in Ahmedabad
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Quick answer
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) registers pet dogs online, through its Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD). AMC's circulars tell staff to check that pet owners have registered their dogs and to issue notices.
You apply on AMC's online portal with your name, mobile number and an OTP, upload the documents and pay online. AMC's own pages do not state the fee or how long a registration lasts, so check the current fee on the portal before you pay.
Ahmedabad: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic body | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), through its Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD). | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| Is it required? | AMC circular 77/16 (13 December 2025, reissued on 12 June 2026) tells staff to check that pet owners complete pet dog registration and to issue notices; circular 77-13 asks for registration on a large scale. | AMC, Cattle Nuisance Control Department |
| Where to apply | Online: AMC's "Pet Dog Registration" page links the instructions and the login. | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| How to apply | Log in with your name, mobile number and an OTP, choose Dog Registration, fill in the form, upload the documents and pay; the receipt can be printed again later. | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| Documents (January 2025 form) | ID proof (Aadhaar, driving licence or PAN), a photo of the place, the tax bill, the light bill, an owner photo and a rent agreement, with a photo of the dog. The live form may have changed. | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| Fee and validity | Not stated on an official AMC page Petym could find, check the current fee on the portal. | Not stated |
| Cats | AMC registers pet cats too, on the same page and portal. | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
A vaccination record
The January 2025 dog form has no upload for a vaccination certificate, while AMC's July 2026 cat form does. Keep your dog's rabies vaccination record ready in case the current dog form asks for it.
What news reports add
From news reports, not yet an official source.
IANS reported on 5 August 2026 that AMC called pet registration mandatory under the Supreme Court's directions, that the fee is Rs 2,000 for a dog and Rs 200 for a cat, and that the 2026 window ran to 30 September. AMC's own pages do not confirm these details.
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Questions owners ask
How do I register my pet dog with AMC in Ahmedabad?
- Online: open AMC's Pet Dog Registration page, log in with your name, mobile number and an OTP, choose Dog Registration, fill in the form, upload the documents and pay. The receipt can be printed again later.
What documents does AMC ask for to register a dog in Ahmedabad?
- AMC's January 2025 form asks for ID proof (Aadhaar, driving licence or PAN), a photo of the place, the tax bill, the light bill, an owner photo and a rent agreement, plus a photo of the dog. Check the live form, which may have changed.
How much is AMC's dog registration fee in Ahmedabad?
- AMC's own pages do not state it. A news report (IANS, 5 August 2026) put it at Rs 2,000 for a dog; check the current fee on AMC's portal before you pay.
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Sources
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- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Pet Dog Registration (and Pet Cat Registration) (opens in a new tab)
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Instructions for Pet Dog Registration (PDF, January 2025) (opens in a new tab)
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Online Service Booking System (login for pet registration) (opens in a new tab)
- AMC, Cattle Nuisance Control Department: Circular No. 77/16 (13 Dec 2025), reminder 1 of 12 Jun 2026, action plan, item 5 on pet dog registration (in Gujarati) (opens in a new tab)
- AMC, Cattle Nuisance Control Department: Circular No. 77-13/2025-26: ABC Rules SOP, item 5 on pet dog registration (in Gujarati) (opens in a new tab)
- Telangana Today (IANS): Ahmedabad registers nearly 20,000 pet dogs; Labradors remain the city's most popular breed (5 Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab)