As a vigilant pet owner it is important that you stay updated on the rules for the registration, requirements, deadlines, fees and penalties to avoid any legal troubles as the cities across India tighten their rules on pet ownership. This article throws light on the rules concerning pet registration in some of the major cities.

Delhi NCR

Delhi Municipal Corporation Act (section 399) states that all pet dogs must be registered to the local civic body, failing this can lead to fines and detention of dog. Registration once done is valid for a time period of one year, and you need to submit details such as Proof of ownership, Vaccination and Sterilization Certificates.

Mumbai and Thane

The Maharashtra Municipal Act has made it mandatory and affordable to register your pet dogs in Mumbai. To get a valid license, one must submit their address proof, vaccination certificate of the pet and contact information.

Whereas Thane Municipal Corporation has eased the registration process significantly by launching an online registration platform enabling the owners to apply for a new license, upload documents and get reminders digitally.

Chennai

The new licensing was introduced in late 2025 with microchipping and anti-rabies vaccine linked to the process. The number of dogs registered has increased by large as special camps are there to offer free services to dog owners.

Lucknow

Dog licensing has been around in Lucknow and other cities of Uttar Pradesh for quite a while now. There exists a variation in registration fees depending on the size and breed of the dog along with annual renewals to avoid any penalties.

Dehradun

Recently, Places near Dehradun have instated that if an unregistered dog bites a person, an FIR can be filed against the owner. Thus, it is mandatory to strictly adhere to the registration and vaccination of your dog.