How to request for animal registration and numbering in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023



This service enables you to register pets and farm animals or amend their registration or number them, in order to facilitate their identification and monitor their health status.

Documents Required

  1. Animal picture.
  2. Animal's health record (if available).
  3. Veterinary health card (farm animals).

How to request for animal registration and numbering in Dubai?

  • Apply for the service through the available channels.

  • Pay the due fees.

Time Required

  • On farms and estates: 3 working days
  • At veterinary clinics: Instantly.

Fees Required

  • Registration: 

    • Sheep and goats: AED 1

    • Cows and camels: AED 5

    • Horses: AED 30

    • Dogs and cats: AED 10

    • Other animals: AED 20.

  • Numbering:

    • Sheep and goats: AED 2

    • Cows, camels and horses: AED 5

    • Dogs and cats: AED 50 per microchip.

  • Knowledge and innovation Fees: AED 20 for each service exceeding AED 50

  • VAT: 5%.

Terms & Conditions

  • Animals registration is amended when their owner's personal information is modified.

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How are farm animals registered and numbered?
Camels are registered and numbered through microchip implants, and sheep, goats and cows through ear tags.
How are cats and dogs registered?
Cats and dogs are registered by: Implanting them with microchips. Giving them vaccines against Rabies and other core vaccines Issuing vaccination cards for them, if not available. Registering them under specific numbers in Dubai Municipality.
Can cats and dogs with microchips be registered?
Yes they can, by: Checking the microchip. Verifying the validity of the old vaccines registered on the vaccination card, and giving the vaccine again if it was not valid anymore, and reissue a new vaccination card. Verifying the pet owner registered in the system.