How to Register Your Dog at The PSB Before The December Deadline

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Owning a dog can be a fulfilling experience. But it comes laden with responsibility. Here in Beijing, part of that responsibility is ensuring that your dog is annually registered. This year, due to COVID-19 which saw many foreign Beijing residents stuck abroad and unable to return, the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau extended the registration period to December 31, 2020. This date is important as once it passes, dog owners will not be allowed to register their dogs or renew dog registrations until May 1, 2021. Inspections of licenses by the police shall start at the end of November with police requiring a valid dog license.

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What You Will Need For Your Dog’s Registration

• Your dog – If you live within the 5th ring road, then you may have to present your dog during registration. This is different depending on your local Public Security Bureau or Pai Chu Suo. Confirm in advance whether you need to bring your dog along for the registration process.

• Photos – You will also need two one-inch front-facing headshots i.e passport size photos that show your dog’s image from the neck up. It must also have a white background.

• Your original identification documents – These include your passport, your foreign household registration document obtained at the PSB and used to extend your visa in China.

• Since dogs are registered to a household address and not to the owner’s passport, you will also need to bring along your lease agreement for a rented property or a property deed if you own your own home.

• You will also need to present permission from your neighborhood watch committee or Ju Wei Hui, or the management agent. This depends on the requirements of the community supervisory committee within your district.

• Money (Cash) – If you are doing an initial registration then you will need a fee of RMB 1,000 and a fee of RMB 500 for your annual registration renewals. This is the fee in the eight major districts within the city and might be lower in the areas outside these districts like Shunyi, Pinggu, Changping, Tongzhou, Huairoumu, and Miyun.

There is also a special discount to be had for dog registrations if you can provide proof that your dog has been spayed or neutered. The discount can be as much as 50% for the initial registration should the proof provided be from a legally registered and licensed animal hospital in Beijing. You are also eligible for a 40% annual discount on your annual renewal fee under the same circumstances. But please note that this discount is only given once. Take advantage of this grace period to have your dog registered before the end of the year and save yourself from stress and worry. 

Information courtesy of ICVS Beijing.

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