Dog registration in Kolkata
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Quick answer
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) registers dogs under section 521 of the KMC Act, 1980. Its 2026 to 27 schedule sets dog registration at Rs 100 per dog, plus a Rs 50 processing fee.
The application sits behind the KMC portal login. Petym could not confirm the documents or the renewal period on an official page, so ask KMC before you apply.
Kolkata: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic body | Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| The rule | Section 521 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980: dogs are registered and wear a collar with a metal token, under regulations. | Government of West Bengal (Act text, PRS copy) |
| Fee | Rs 100 per dog, plus a Rs 50 processing fee (2026 to 27 schedule). | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| Detention charge | Rs 10 per dog per day. | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| Where to apply | The Dog Registration service on the KMC portal, after logging in. | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| Documents and renewal | Not published on an official page Petym could find, check with KMC. | Not stated |
What section 521 allows
Section 521 also lets KMC detain an unregistered dog found in a public place. The 2026 to 27 schedule charges Rs 10 a day for detention, so registering, and keeping the token on the collar, is far cheaper.
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Questions owners ask
How much does it cost to register a dog in Kolkata?
- Rs 100 per dog plus a Rs 50 processing fee, under Kolkata Municipal Corporation's 2026 to 27 licence rates.
Where is the KMC dog registration form?
- On the KMC citizen portal, under Dog Registration, which opens after you log in.
Can KMC detain an unregistered dog in Kolkata?
- Yes. Section 521 of the KMC Act lets the corporation detain an unregistered dog found in public, and the 2026 to 27 schedule charges Rs 10 a day for detention.
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Sources
Each source was opened and read on the date shown. How Petym checks its sources
- Government of West Bengal (Act text, PRS copy): Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, section 521 (opens in a new tab)
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation: Licence rates and charges 2026 to 2027 (dog licence, section 521) (opens in a new tab)
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation: KMC citizen portal (opens in a new tab)