- By Yashashvi Tak
- Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is stepping up its efforts to regulate pet ownership in the city, making dog licensing mandatory for all pet owners. As soon as someone brings home a dog, they are required to register it with the LMC.
This licensing system helps the civic body track the pet population, enforce vaccination norms, and uphold the Dog Control By-law 2003. It also supports better management of stray animals and helps curb diseases like rabies by ensuring every pet is recorded, vaccinated, and easily identifiable, ultimately promoting responsible pet ownership.
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Steps To Register Your Dog Or Got A Pet Dog Licence Online In Lucknow
1. Visit the official portal:https://lucknow.upnn.co.in/
2. Select ‘Pet Registration’ from the homepage.
3. Click ‘Register Now’ or ‘Login’. You’ll be redirected to a page where you must enter your name, mobile number, and email ID.
4. An OTP will be sent to your phone. Enter the OTP to complete registration and automatically sign in.
5. Click ‘Register Now’ again and provide your residential details and information about your pets. Tap ‘Next’ to continue.
6. On the following page, fill in your dog’s information-name, colour, breed/category, vaccination certificate, vaccination date, and photos. Proceed by clicking ‘Next’.
7. Complete any additional steps shown on the portal and submit your application.
8. After submission, a municipal team from your zone will visit for verification.
9. Once approved, your dog will be registered and you will receive a smart card as part of the licensing process.
Dog Licence Fee In Lucknow
In Lucknow, the registration charge for desi/Indie dogs is Rs 200, while owners of foreign breeds are required to pay Rs 1,000. The same fee applies when updating rabies vaccination details. If the fee is not paid within 30 days, the application stands cancelled.
Penalty Charges For Dog-Related Complaints
If a complaint is filed against a dog owner, penalty charges may apply. After a licence expires, failing to renew it will attract a fine of Rs 50 per day. Not registering your dog at all can lead to a penalty of up to Rs 5,000.
Limit On Number Of Dogs Per Household
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Under Lucknow Municipal Corporation guidelines, homes measuring up to 200 sq ft can keep up to two dogs. Properties larger than 200 sq ft may keep between two and four dogs. A single licence certificate covers all dogs in the household.