After the increase in incidents of dog bites in Chennai, now Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has sped up the pet licence process in Chennai. Municipal Corporation has now increased the deadline to the 23rd of November for registering their dog on the new web portal. The registration drive was started in 2023. At that time a very few people registered their pet dog. Now, the Greater Chennai Corporation implement this rule strictly with penalties. They will ensure public safety and improve their system to manage domestic dogs. The process of Pet Dog License Chennai registration is very easy, and you can do it from home.
Pet Dog License Chennai
If you have a pet dog, this is your last chance to register it on the official website of the Greater Chennai Corporation. If you do not register your pet by the 23rd of November, then you have to pay a 5000 rupee fine from the 24th of November. According to the data, there are 1,80,000 domestic dogs in Chennai.
GCC has already purchased 2 lakh microchips for dogs, and 600 microchips will be implanted in community dogs every day. To simplify the registration process, they have made an integrity digital platform. This is a one platform that will help to identify and manage the community and pet dogs. This system helps GCC to make a record of every pet dog, and they can easily trace them. This will also help to monitor their vaccination, identify dogs in case of abandonment and help community dog management.
Eligibility Criteria
- All the dog owners who are residents of Chennai are eligible to register their pet dog on the online platform.
- Every breed, size, a type of dog should be registered.
- Puppies aged at least 3 months old are eligible for vaccination before registration.
- If you have already got a licence for your pet, then you have to create a new account on the GCC portal for the renewal process.
Benefits Of Pet Dog License Chennai
- The main benefit is to avoid a 5000 fine as a non-registered pet owner. The non-microchip dog owners have to face consequences.
- Registered dogs will get a microchip to help them to identified in case of lost or stolen.
- This system helps them to track their vaccination, and it will reduce the risk.
- It will help control the stray dog and maintain better records.
- In case any person wants to sell the dog, then the online system simplifies ownership transfer through OTP. It will also help you to get digital reminders for your registration in well.
Requirements For Registration
- Dog Owner Details: Details like Pet Dog Owner name, contact number, email ID and complete address.
- Pet Details: Mention dog name, breed, colour, Gender, Age, one photograph and any identification mark.
- Anti-Rabies Vaccination Certificate: You have to provide a valid anti-rabies vaccine certificate.
- Verification from Veterinary: Details of the registered veterinarian or GCC Clinic, and you have to include the hospital or clinic name with the Veterinary Council ID.
- Age: Puppies of three months are eligible for the anti-rabies vaccine.
GCC Pet Dog License Chennai Apply Online
- For online pet dog registration in Chennai, you have to visit the Greater Chennai Corporation website.
- Now go to the pet animal licence section displayed on your home page, and you will reach on the pet services section: chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services.
- On the page, there are options like Pet Owner, department, veterinarian and support/ complaint. You have to select the first option pet owner.
- There is a new page open in which you have to select the option to sign up.
- To sign up, you have to enter your name, mobile number, email ID, address pin code and upload an address proof document.
- Now, when you sign up on this website, choose the option add pets and then enter your pet details. Enter your pet name, one photograph, breed name, etc.
- After that, click on the Apply for licence and then add the veterinarian’s details.
- Now pay the registration fee through online payment modes like net banking, UPI or card.
- When your pet dog is successfully registered on the Greater Chennai Corporation website, you can visit the veterinary for microchipping and ARV.
- After that, you have to upload proof on this portal.
- The approval process will take 24 hours. When you get approval, you will be notified through sms. You can download your pet dog licence from the portal.
Pet Dog License Chennai Registration Offline
- Chennai residents can visit their nearest GCC veterinary clinic and get the application form.
- Fill the application form with the owner’s and the pet’s details. Attach all your documents to the form and pay the registration fee.
- This process will take 1-2 days for completion. Collect your licence by showing your receipt.
Pet Dog License Registration Fee/Price
- The licence fee for a pet dog registration is Rupees 50 per dog annually.
- The microchip and ARC at GCC clinics are Free. If you visit any private veterinary hospital, then it may charge extra.
- In case you have not registered your pet before the 23rd of November, then you have to pay of 5000 rupee fine.
FAQ
Yes. All the pet dogs in Chennai are mandatory to be registered with GCC.
You have to renew this licence on the new portal. With an old licence, you can avoid fines, which will start from the 24th of November survey.
The pet dog Chennai licence is valid for 1 year or vaccination date.
You can add each dog separately to one account.
The dog licence registration fee is Rs 50 for 1 year.
Pet owners visit petservice.gccservices.in/department/login, then sign up with their basic details. Then fill in your complete details, and then dog details, and pay the registration fee.