Change of dog ownership

Step 1.Gather letter

You will need a signed letter from the previous owner which provides written notice of the ownership change.

The letter should include the Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on the dog registration invoice, and is in the 'WDC ID' column next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog.

If the previous owner is unsure of the Dog ID, they will need to contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Fill in our online form and upload the signed letter from the previous owner.

Change of dog ownership form

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Complete application

Download, print and both the previous and new owners complete the form.

Change of dog ownership form(PDF, 150KB)

If the previous owners cannot sign the form, a signed letter from the previous owner is acceptable.

Please ensure that the previous owner provides the Dog ID.  This is the animal number shown on the dog registration invoice and is in the 'WDC ID' column next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog.

If the previous owner is unsure of the Dog ID, they will need to contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Email to us

Email your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Complete application

Download, print and both the previous and new owners complete the form.

Change of dog ownership form(PDF, 150KB)

If the previous owners cannot sign the form, a signed letter from the previous owner is acceptable.

Please ensure that the previous owner provides the Dog ID.  This is the animal number shown on the dog registration invoice and is in the 'WDC ID' column next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog.

If the previous owner is unsure of the Dog ID, they will need to contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Post to us

Post your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Complete application

Download, print and both the previous and new owners complete the form.

Change of dog ownership form(PDF, 150KB)

If the previous owners cannot sign the form, a signed letter from the previous owner is acceptable.

Please ensure that the previous owner provides the Dog ID.  This is the animal number shown on the dog registration invoice and is in the 'WDC ID' column next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog.

If the previous owner is unsure of the Dog ID, they will need to contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Bring into us

Bring your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) into one of our Customer Service Centres:

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the details in our system.