Nigeria - Get a Dog License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Dog License in person, the applicant has to visit any licensed private or Government veterinarian in his/her locality.
2. The address and contact details of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development can be found in the following contact link
3. You can contact the office of FMARD if you want to obtain any details regarding the veterinary officials.
4. Visit the office of the Veterinarian and obtain an application form for a Dog License from the relevant counter.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Complete the application form with required details and information in respective fields under relevant sections.
7. Attach the required documents with the completed application form and submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
8. Also, pay the required fees for the approval as directed by the officials.
9. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
10. Once the verification and validation processes are over, if the application will be approved, the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the license.
11. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a formal notification from the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed application format
• Applicable proof of Identity
  • National ID card
  • Driving license
  • Temporary or Permanent Voting Card
  • International Passport
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Letter of Attestation
  • Proof of Birth or Age Declaration
• Proof of residence
  • Driving License
  • Receipt of Property Tax
  • Any posted mail in applicant’s name
  • Utility Bill
  • Agreement of Lease or Statement of Mortgage
  • Insurance Card
  • Voting Registration Card
• Health certificate for the pet indicating medical fitness
• Rabies Titre Test Certificate
• Required fees
• Proof of payment (as required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Animal Husbandry Services- Head Office
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nigeria
Kapital Road, Area 11,
Abuja.
Telephone: +234-(803)-000000
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

Any person or organization in Nigeria, that intends to keep dogs for taming or any other commercial purpose, can apply.

Fees

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Instructions

• Applicants can enquire the department about the additional documents required to be attached for this application process.

• The required tests for the pet can also be done with the veterinarians and certificates can be obtained from them by following a format prescribed.

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.

Required Information

• Name and breed of the dog
• Identification particulars of the dog
• Nameand address of the owner
• Other required particulars
• Identification card number
• Medical information of the dog
• Email address of the applicant

Need for the Document

Any person or organization in Nigeria, that intends to keep dogs for taming or any other commercial purpose must obtain a Dog License from any licensed private or Government veterinarian in his/her locality.

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