Dog licence in Pune
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Quick answer
Yes, it is mandatory. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) says a PMC licence is mandatory to keep a dog at home.
You apply online on PMC's services portal (service H-11; renewals are H-13) and choose a licence term of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 years. Pimpri-Chinchwad has its own licence from PCMC.
Pune: pet licence at a glance
| What | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Civic body | Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Pimpri-Chinchwad: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| The rule (PMC) | "PMC licence is mandatory to keep a dog at home." | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| Where to apply (PMC) | Online at services.pmc.gov.in, Dog License (H-11); renew with Renew Dog / Cat License (H-13). | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| Documents (PMC) | The latest anti-rabies vaccination certificate, owner's Aadhaar, address proof, three photos of the dog (face, left side, right side), and the landlord's NOC if you rent. A microchip number is optional. | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| Licence term (PMC) | Your choice of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 years. | Pune Municipal Corporation |
| Fee (PMC) | Shown on the portal when you apply; PMC does not publish it on an open page. | Not stated |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) | PCMC's veterinary charter lists Rs 75 for a new licence and Rs 50 to renew, with a rabies certificate and three photos. The charter dates from 2014, so confirm the fee with PCMC. | Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation |
How to apply for a PMC dog licence
Open PMC online services
Go to services.pmc.gov.in and choose Dog License (H-11).
Pick the licence term
Choose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 years.
Upload documents and photos
Upload the latest anti-rabies certificate, your Aadhaar, address proof, three photos of your dog (face, left, right), and your landlord's NOC if you rent.
Pay and download the licence
Pay the fee shown and keep the licence. Renew later with service H-13.
Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad?
Pune's slug on Petym covers the whole metro, but licences do not: homes inside PMC limits apply to PMC, and homes in Pimpri, Chinchwad, Wakad, Pimple Saudagar and other PCMC areas apply to PCMC's veterinary department.
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Questions owners ask
How long can a Pune dog licence last?
- PMC lets you choose a term of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 years when you apply online.
What photos does PMC want for a dog licence in Pune?
- Three photos of the dog, its face, its left side and its right side, along with the anti-rabies certificate, Aadhaar and address proof.
Is Pimpri-Chinchwad covered by the PMC dog licence?
- No. Pimpri-Chinchwad has its own licence from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's veterinary department.
Do I need my landlord's NOC for a dog licence in Pune?
- If you rent, yes, PMC's application form asks for the landlord's NOC.
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Sources
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- Pune Municipal Corporation: Dog License (H-11) service (opens in a new tab)
- Pune Municipal Corporation: Dog licence application form (fields and licence terms) (opens in a new tab)
- Pune Municipal Corporation: PMC online services (opens in a new tab)
- Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation: Veterinary department citizen charter: dog licence (opens in a new tab)