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License for Companion Dogs/Pet Dogs

Service description

Service details
Owner of a dog aged 3 months or above is required to apply for a license issued by IAM. The license is issued by IAM after inspection of the animal. The dog owner should pay attention to the valid period, vaccination and health check-up plans, as well as the special regulations applicable to keeping of a dog, as stated on the license.

Target group of service
Owners of dogs aged 3 months or above

Eligibility for application
1. Dog owners are required to fulfill the following conditions before license application:
A. Individuals aged 18 or above with capacity or legal persons established in accordance with the law;
B. Not under the condition that the additional penalties or sanctions as stipulated in Clause 1 2) of Article 28 or Article 30 2) apply.
2. Furthermore, IAM can refuse issue or renewal of license under the following conditions:
A. The dog has not been vaccinated according to the instructions of IAM;
B. The applicant does not fulfill the conditions in the above-mentioned regulations.

Result of service
The applicant is issued with a valid dog license.


Enquiry channels

Name of execution department and unit 
Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) – Division of Animal Inspection and Control

Office hours
1. Integrated Services Centre and Public Services Centres:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
2. Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
3. Macao Municipal Kennel:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
4. Coloane Municipal Kennel:
Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Address
1. Integrated Services Centre: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau
2. Northern District Public Services Centre: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau
3. Central District Public Services Centre: Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.os 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.˚ andar, Macau
4. Islands District Public Services Centre: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa
5. Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 6.˚ andar, Coloane
6. Macao Municipal Kennel: Avenida do Almirante Lacerda, Macao
7. Coloane Municipal Kennel: Estrada de Cheoc Van, Coloane
(1-5: Only attend to first-time license application for imported dogs, license renewal, license cancellation and information update.)

Telephone / fax
1. Civic Service Hotline: (853) 2833 7676
2. Macao Municipal Kennel:
Tel: (853) 2856 9776 / (853) 2857 2805
Fax: (853) 2851 9470

Email and website
Not applicable


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2026-02-13 17:39

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