Dog registration in Gurgaon (Gurugram)
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Quick answer
Yes, it is mandatory. An office order of the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG), dated 23 June 2026, says every pet dog within MCG limits must be registered with the corporation.
You register on the Saral Haryana portal or at an MCG Citizen Facilitation Centre, and your dog must wear its registration token at all times.
Gurugram: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic body | Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG). | Municipal Corporation Gurugram |
| The rule | MCG office order of 23 June 2026, under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 and the state's 2008 bye-laws on registering and controlling dogs: registration is mandatory. | Municipal Corporation Gurugram |
| Where to register | Online on Saral Haryana, or in person at an MCG Citizen Facilitation Centre. | Government of Haryana |
| Documents | Your ID proof, a photo of the dog with you, a rabies vaccination certificate from a vet, and its immunisation certificate. | Municipal Corporation Gurugram |
| Token | The registration token must be worn by the dog at all times. | Municipal Corporation Gurugram |
| Listed breeds | For 23 breeds listed by the central government, the order requires a leash or chain and a muzzle in public. It does not ban them. | Municipal Corporation Gurugram |
| Fee | Not stated in the order, Saral Haryana shows it when you apply. | Not stated |
How to register a dog with MCG
Choose online or in person
Apply on Saral Haryana, or visit an MCG Citizen Facilitation Centre.
Prepare the documents
Keep your ID proof, a photo of the dog with you, the rabies vaccination certificate and the immunisation certificate ready.
Submit and pay
Submit the application and pay the fee shown.
Put the token on the collar
Your dog must wear the registration token at all times.
Gurugram is not the same as Faridabad
Both cities are in Haryana and both use Saral Haryana, but each corporation sets its own process. This page covers MCG's order only; Petym has not yet confirmed Faridabad's rules from an official source.
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Questions owners ask
Where do I register my dog in Gurugram?
- On the Saral Haryana portal, or at a Municipal Corporation Gurugram Citizen Facilitation Centre, as MCG's order of 23 June 2026 says.
Does Gurugram ban any dog breeds?
- No. MCG's 2026 order lists 23 breeds that must be kept on a leash or chain and muzzled in public, but it does not ban them.
Does my dog have to wear the MCG registration token in Gurugram?
- Yes. The order says the token must be worn at all times.
What is the dog registration fee in Gurugram?
- MCG's order does not state it. Saral Haryana shows the current fee when you apply.
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