Kennel Licence Application Form

Under section 50 of the Dog Control Act 2000 you are required to apply for a Kennel Licence if you intend to keep:

• More than two dogs over the age of six months; or
• More than four working dogs over the age of six months

How to Apply for a Kennel Licence

To apply for a Kennel Licence you need to complete the following steps:

1. Place a public notice in The Advocate newspaper stating that you intend to apply for a kennel licence.
   1. You must pay for the notice yourself.
   2. You can use the provided template.
2. Complete a Kennel Licence Application Form.
3. Pay the application fee.
   1. After submitting the application form, Council will send you an invoice.

Important Information

• Council has 28 days from the date the notice is published to assess the application and consider any written objections.
• If the fee is paid and all requirements are met, the Kennel Licence will be issued.
• All dogs over six months old must be registered and microchipped before a licence can be issued.
• You do not have to own all the dogs. If more than two dogs are kept on one property, a licence is still required.

A Kennel Licence:

• Is issued for a set number of dogs
• May include conditions
• Council can cancel a licence if conditions are not followed or if it is in the public interest.
• Four weeks’ notice will be given.
• Licences must be renewed every year.
• Renewals do not need to be advertised unless the number of dogs changes.
• Invoices are sent out from 1 July each year.
• A Kennel Licence cannot be transferred to another property.
• Breeding, training, or boarding dogs is not allowed unless you also have a planning permit.

By submitting this application, I confirm that:

• I have attached a copy of the public notice.
• I will comply with all licence conditions and the Dog Control Act 2000 at all times.
• I understand the licence can be cancelled if conditions are breached.
• Typing my name below is my legal signature.