Register dog ownership

As a dog owner, you are obliged to register your dog in your municipality of residence. The dog tax is based on the registration.

Every dog owner is obliged to register their dog.

The obligation to register is regulated in detail in the respective municipal statutes, as is the assessment of the dog tax.

The obligation to register a dog applies, among other things, to

• for dogs older than three months. They must be identified by a transponder with an identification number
• when acquiring a new dog or moving in with a dog
• when caring for or keeping a dog for a period of time as specified in the local dog tax statutes

Please note that more differentiated and supplementary regulations apply to the keeping of so-called dangerous dogs.

Please contact the municipal administration of the municipality not belonging to an association, the administration of the association of municipalities or the city administration in cities not belonging to an association or large cities belonging to a district

When registering in person, a current identity card or confirmation of registration must be presented.

The registration form is also regularly made available for download on the municipality's website.

Corresponding forms are available from the respective municipal, association municipality or city administration or on their website.

Municipal statutes

Budget bylaws

Dog tax tags are issued once the dog has been registered. The dog tax stamp must be carried and shown on request.

In addition, every dog owner is obliged to keep their dog on a lead on public roads within a town or in areas that cannot be seen. Outside a place, they must be kept on a lead immediately if other people approach or become visible.

Violations of the state law on dangerous dogs (LHundeG) can be punished with a fine of up to ten thousand euros. In addition, violations of the municipal bylaws can also be punished.