Changes to Dog Licensing Fees
13 September 2011
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 has increased Dog Licence Fees.
From 3rd October 2011 standard dog licence fees will be increased from £5.00 to £12.50. Block license fees will increase from £12.50 to £32.00. Concessions are as follows:
- Persons over the age of 65 may obtain one dog licence free.
- Persons in receipt of Income Support, Job Seeker's Allowance (income based) or Housing Benefit can licence their dog for £5.00.
- Persons whose dog is steralised (i.e. neutered or spayed) can also avail of a £5 licence.
Microchipping
In line with changes introduced by the Dogs (Amendment) Act 2011 from 1st April 2012 it will be a legal requirement that your dog must be microchipped in order to obtain a licence.
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