Pet dog registration in Delhi
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Quick answer
Yes, in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) areas. Under section 399 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, every dog owner must register their pet dog with the MCD.
You apply on the MCD pet portal with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Registration costs Rs 500, renewal Rs 500, and a registration lasts up to one year.
Delhi: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic bodies | Most of Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Lutyens' Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The cantonment: Delhi Cantonment Board. | Not stated |
| The rule (MCD) | Section 399 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957: each dog owner must register their pet dog with the MCD. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Where to apply (MCD) | The MCD pet portal, mcdonline.nic.in/petmcd, logging in with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number and OTP. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Fee (MCD) | Rs 500 for a new registration, Rs 500 to renew. After a one-month grace period, a late fee of Rs 100 a month applies. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Documents (MCD) | Anti-rabies vaccination certificate from a registered vet, your ID proof, residence proof, and a photo of you with the dog. To renew: the vaccination certificate and a photo. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Validity (MCD) | Up to one year, and it ends when the anti-rabies vaccination expires. | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| NDMC areas | NDMC's veterinary FAQ lists a dog tax token of Rs 50 per dog per year. The FAQ is undated, so confirm it with NDMC. | New Delhi Municipal Council |
How to register a pet dog with the MCD
Open the MCD pet portal
Go to mcdonline.nic.in/petmcd.
Log in with OTP
Use the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and the one-time password sent to it.
Enter your dog's details
Add your dog's details as the form asks.
Upload documents
Upload the anti-rabies vaccination certificate, your ID proof, residence proof and a photo of you with the dog.
Pay Rs 500
Pay the Rs 500 fee online and keep the registration certificate.
Line up the renewal with the rabies vaccine
An MCD registration lasts at most a year and stops when your dog's anti-rabies vaccination expires. Book the vaccine before it lapses, then renew the registration with the new certificate, after the one-month grace period, every month late adds Rs 100.
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Questions owners ask
How much does MCD charge to register a pet dog in Delhi?
- Rs 500 for a new registration and Rs 500 to renew, according to MCD's pet registration procedure.
What is the late fee for renewing a dog registration with MCD?
- After a one-month grace period, MCD charges Rs 100 for each month you are late.
How long is an MCD pet dog registration valid?
- Up to one year, and it ends when the dog's anti-rabies vaccination expires, whichever comes first.
Do NDMC areas of Delhi use the MCD pet portal?
- No. NDMC is a separate council; its veterinary FAQ describes an annual dog tax token of Rs 50 per dog. The FAQ is undated, so confirm with NDMC.
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