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License for Companion Dogs/Pet Dogs

Renewal


How to process

Deadline for application 
Not applicable

Processing procedure and required documents
Documents required to be submitted:
1. Legible photocopy of valid dog license (issued by IAM);
2. Original certificate of valid vaccination against rabies (International Vaccination Certificate).

Documents required to be produced:
1. Legible photocopy of valid dog license (issued by IAM);
2. Original certificate of valid vaccination against rabies (International Vaccination Certificate).


Locations and office hours for processing the service

Application by in-person visit

Service locations
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.)

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)
 
Online application
License holders can access services such as enquiries concerning information about their licenses, immediate online processing of license renewal, change of personal information and bookings for vaccination against rabies by logging in to their accounts on the platforms of “Macao One Account” and “Business & Associations Platform” and entering the “Dog License” service page. In particular, valid proof of vaccination against rabies is required for processing the service for online renewal of “dog license”.

Application by mail
Not applicable


Fees

Application fee:
1. Neutered dogs: Mop 200.00
2. Non-neutered dogs: Mop 600.00

Form fee:
Not Applicable

Stamp Duty:
10% of license fee

Deposit:
Not Applicable

Fees, Charges and Prices List:
Not Applicable


Time required for approval

1 working day


Remarks / Important notes on application

1. The license is valid for 3 years;
2. Applications for license renewal must be made within 60 days before the expiry date. The fee to be paid includes veterinary examination and rabies vaccination (for one dog). (The license shall be invalidated if renewal is not made during the aforementioned time periods)
3. If the applicants fail to present the original or photocopy of valid dog license and their dog have been verified without valid dog license, their application for the license renewal shall be processed in the same manner as first-time license application (the applicants shall make enquiry about the identification particulars of their dog at the Municipal Kennel).
4. Dog license renewal service through Public Services Centres will be available only to dogs with valid rabies vaccination.

Relevant standards or requirements

Not Applicable


Progress enquiry and collection of result of service

Not Applicable


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2026-02-13 17:39

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