Dog Licencing Application (Council Service)
Department
Support Services
Description
Click here to download Dog Licencing Application Form
What are the benefits?
A dog's licence offers some proof of ownership. Under the Dogs Order(NI) it is a legal requirement that anyone in possession of a dog must hold a valid licence. As the details of dog owner and dog are officially registered with the local council, each owner who registers his or her dog with their local council is issued with a licence and licence disc which bears the dog's very own personal identification number.
Many stray dogs are impounded by council dog wardens. Those dogs wearing a valid licence identification disc are more likely to be united with their rightful owner. The identification number on the licence disc enables the dog warden to check the council's licensing records, and trace and advise the owner of the dog's whereabouts, and prevents the dog from being rehomed or unnecessarily destroyed.
When are you required to licence a dog?
Before taking possession of a dog or puppy, owners should ensure that they have already purchased a dog licence. If however, a puppy stays with its mother it must have a licence by the age of six months.
If your dog dies and you have avalid licence for it , it is possible to transfer that licence should you gain another dog (certain time restrictions do apply).
Process
To apply for a dog licence please follow the steps outlined below.
- click on form
- download form
- save to your PC
- print form
- fill in required information
- Include a cheque (made out to Carrickfergus Council) or cash.
£5.00 full licence £2.50 Abatement Licence
- post it off to:
Administration Department
Carrickfergus Borough Council
Carrickfergus Museul and Civic Centre
Antrim Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7DG
or Tel: 028 9335 8000
Expected Outcome
Once the form and correct money is received the licence will be posted out
You should receive the licence within 7 working days
Click here to download Dog Licencing Application Form |
