Please let us know if you:
Both the previous and new owners must provide written notice of the ownership change within 14 days, either by signing the form or providing a signed letter.
When transferring more than one dog to a new owner, please complete a separate form for each dog being transferred.
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).
Fill in our online form and upload the signed letter from the previous owner.
Change of dog ownership form
We will check your request and update the details in our system.
You will receive an update to your request via email.
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.
Email your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) to:
Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
Post your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) to:
Whangarei District Council Private Bag 9023 Te Mai Whangārei 0143
Bring your completed signed form and the signed letter (if applicable) into one of our Customer Service Centres:
Te Iwitahi (civic centre) 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed public holidays
Ruakākā service centre 9 Takutai Place, RuakākāHours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm Closed public holidays
Service centre at isite 92 Otaika Road, RaumangaHours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm Closed public holidays
Use our online forms to report dog issues, dispute an infringement or object to a dog classification.
Report an issue
Use our online form to make a dog registration enquiry or complaint.
Enquire online
Phone: 09 430 4200
See the project page for details