FAQs

Which category is exempt from licensing?

Dogs are exempt from license for military, police or State security purposes, however, they must have their own identification and registration systems based on the entities where they are located and comply with all the registration and medical and sanitary prophylaxis provisions provided for. in this decree-law.

What documents are required to obtain a license?

- Dogs or Cats Health Bulletin with valid rabies vaccination; - Proof of electronic identification (SIAC registration form); - Citizen card or identity card and tax number of the holder;

What are the categories of dogs and cats?

- Companion dog - Dog for economic purposes (including watchdog and sheepdog) - Dog for military purposes - Dog for scientific research - Hunting dog - Guide dog - Potentially dangerous dog - Dangerous dog - Cat

Who approves the license fee for canids?

The fee due for licensing is approved by the Parish Assembly, with reference to the value of the rate N of medical prophylaxis for that year, which cannot exceed triple that value and varying according to the category of the animal, and the Parishes can create reasonably a framework of total and partial exemptions.

What is animal identification?

The identification of pet animals consists of marking the pet animal through the implantation of a transponder / microchip (or any other system authorized for the species in question) and its registration on the SIAC platform.