Register dog ownership

Dog tax tags are issued once the dog has been registered. The dog tax stamp must be carried and shown on request.

Please contact the municipal administration of the municipality not belonging to an association, the administration of the association of municipalities or the city administration in cities not belonging to an association or large cities belonging to a district

When registering in person, a current identity card or confirmation of registration must be presented.

The registration form is also regularly made available for download on the municipality's website.

Municipal statutes

Budget bylaws

Corresponding forms are available from the respective municipal, association municipality or city administration or on their website.

In addition, every dog owner is obliged to keep their dog on a lead on public roads within a town or in areas that cannot be seen. Outside a place, they must be kept on a lead immediately if other people approach or become visible.

Violations of the state law on dangerous dogs (LHundeG) can be punished with a fine of up to ten thousand euros. In addition, violations of the municipal bylaws can also be punished.