Dog registration in Hyderabad
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Quick answer
Yes, it is mandatory. Under the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Act, 2026, Telangana Act No. 26 of 2026, in force from 2 October 2026, every dog aged six months or more kept within the corporation must be registered.
The licence covers one financial year and comes with a number ticket for the dog's collar. Registration is done on the CURE pet animals portal.
Hyderabad: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic bodies | Hyderabad is now three corporations: GHMC, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation. | Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation |
| The rule | CURE Act 2026, section 204 and Schedule V: every dog aged six months or more shall be registered. | Government of Telangana (via GHMC) |
| Licence and ticket | A licence for the financial year, and a number ticket worn on the collar. | Government of Telangana (via GHMC) |
| Dogs without a ticket | A dog without a number ticket is presumed unlicensed and may be seized. The owner can reclaim it within three days by paying the fee and costs. | Government of Telangana (via GHMC) |
| Where to register | The CURE pet animals portal, petanimal.ghmc.gov.in (OTP login). | Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation |
| Fee | GHMC's Citizen's Charter lists Rs 50 for a pet dog licence, but the charter is undated and predates the 2026 Act, check the portal for the current fee. | Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation |
How to register a dog in Hyderabad
Open the CURE pet portal
Go to petanimal.ghmc.gov.in and log in with your mobile number and OTP.
Add your dog
Enter your dog's details; dogs aged six months or more must be registered.
Add the vet record
Upload the vaccination or health certificate the portal asks for.
Pay and collect the number ticket
Pay the fee shown and keep the licence; the dog must wear its number ticket.
Three corporations, one Act
In 2026 Greater Hyderabad was split into GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations, and the old GHMC Act was replaced by the CURE Act. The dog registration rule now sits in the CURE Act, which governs all three corporations.
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Questions owners ask
At what age must a dog be registered in Hyderabad?
- From six months. The CURE Act 2026 says every dog kept within the corporation and not under the age of six months shall be registered.
What happens to an unregistered dog in Hyderabad under the 2026 Act?
- A dog found without its number ticket is presumed unlicensed and may be seized; the owner can reclaim it within three days by paying the fee and costs.
Is GHMC still the body that registers dogs in Hyderabad?
- GHMC is now one of three corporations, with Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. Registration runs through the CURE pet animals portal at petanimal.ghmc.gov.in.
How much does dog registration cost in Hyderabad in 2026?
- GHMC's undated Citizen's Charter lists Rs 50, but it predates the 2026 Act, so check the current fee on the CURE pet portal.
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Sources
Each source was opened and read on the date shown. How Petym checks its sources
- Government of Telangana (via GHMC): Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Act, 2026, Telangana Act No. 26 of 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation: GHMC, restructuring into three corporations (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation: CURE pet animals registration portal (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation: Citizen's Charter (undated), licence for pet dogs (opens in a new tab)