Dog Control and Licensing

Changes to Dog Licensing from 9 April 2012

New legislation across Northern Ireland will affect all current and potential dog owners - to find out more about these changes and guidelines when applying for your dog licence click here.

Dog Licenses - How to Apply

You can now easily apply and renew your dog licence online. Only use the online application if you are a resident of Cookstown District Council.

REMEMBER: NO MICROCHIP NO LICENCE

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR DOG LICENCE ONLINE

DOWNLOAD YOUR Dog Licence Application Form 2012

How much does it cost?

I am over 65 & this is the first/only dog I keep*	FREE
I am over 65 & have already claimed a free licence for one dog*	£5.00
I am in receipt of one of the following benefits:* (Income Support or Housing benefit)	£5.00
The dog is sterilised*	£5.00
None of the above	£12.50

(*we may make random checks and ask for proof to ensure those applying for concession rate licences are qualified to do so)

Why Should I Get a Dog Licence?

A dog’s licence offers some proof of ownership. Under the Dogs (NI) Order 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 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.

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