It’s dog registration time!

Dog registrations are due before 1 July 2024 and from that date on, all dogs will need to wear their new blue registration tags for 2024/25. Make sure you pay for your renewal by 31 July to receive a discount on your registration fees! We’ll be sending out renewal invoices to dog owners soon, so keep an eye on your letterbox.

Why register your dog? Registering makes it easier to link your four-legged friend back to you if you’re ever separated and helps to pay for local dog related services, resolving dog complaints, providing care and shelter to impounded dogs, and even items like doggie-poop bags.

Impawtant info

• Your dog must be registered before it reaches 3 months of age.
• Renewal payments can be made online at Stratford.govt.nz/OnlinePayments or visit our Service Centre on Miranda Street.
• To register new dogs or change the owner of a pooch, you’ll need to come into our Service Centre in person to pay for the registration and sign the declaration papers.
• If you’ve moved into Stratford district and your dog is registered with another council, please visit our Service Centre with the registration tag from your old address, and your microchip and neutering certificates if you have them. Make sure your previous council knows you’ve moved too.
• If your dog has passed away, we’re so sorry - our condolences. Please give us a call as soon as you can on 06 765 6099. You may be eligible for a partial refund of your registration fees. Refunds begin from the month you apply.
• Changed address? Please get in touch so we can update your records, or fill in our online change of address form at Stratford.govt.nz/DogRego