How much is a pet licence in Chennai?

Rs 50. The Greater Chennai Corporation says it issues pet licences after payment of Rs 50.

Where do I apply for a pet licence in Chennai?

On the Greater Chennai Corporation's pet licence portal, petservice.gccservices.in, linked from its veterinary public health page.

News reports say the corporation began fining owners of unlicensed pets Rs 5,000 from December 2025. Getting the Rs 50 licence avoids it.

Chennai pet licence 1 min read

Updated October 2026By PetymFacts checked against official sources on 17 October 2026

Quick answer

Yes. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) says pet owners should obtain a pet licence, and it issues them after payment of Rs 50.

You apply on the corporation's online pet licence portal, linked from its veterinary public health page.

What	The rule	Source
Civic body	Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).	Greater Chennai Corporation
The rule	"Pet animal owners should obtain Pet License from Greater Chennai Corporation."	Greater Chennai Corporation
Fee	Rs 50.	Greater Chennai Corporation
Where to apply	The GCC pet licence portal, petservice.gccservices.in.	Greater Chennai Corporation
Fine for no licence	News reports say GCC began fining owners of unlicensed pets Rs 5,000 from December 2025.	ETV Bharatnews report

Open the GCC pet licence portal
Go to petservice.gccservices.in, linked from the corporation's veterinary page.
Register and add your pet
Create a login and enter your pet's details and your vet's details.
Pay Rs 50
Pay the licence fee online and keep the licence.

The portal asks for your vet's details along with the pet's, so have your vet's name and your pet's vaccination record open before you start.

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How much is a pet licence in Chennai?: Rs 50. The Greater Chennai Corporation says it issues pet licences after payment of Rs 50.
Where do I apply for a pet licence in Chennai?: On the Greater Chennai Corporation's pet licence portal, petservice.gccservices.in, linked from its veterinary public health page.
Is there a fine for an unlicensed pet in Chennai?: News reports say the corporation began fining owners of unlicensed pets Rs 5,000 from December 2025. Getting the Rs 50 licence avoids it.

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