Deregister dog

Prerequisites

You must deregister your dog with the relevant authority if

• Your dog has run away,
• Your dog has been put down or died,
• You have given away your dog or
• You move to another community.

Your dog is registered in Hamburg.

Documents required

• Specify the transponder chip number
• in case of death of the dog: a confirmation from the veterinarian
• When handing over the dog: name and address of the new owner

Please note

Deadlines

De-register your dog within 2 weeks after you no longer keep him in your municipality of residence.

Procedure

• You inform the responsible authority that you no longer keep your dog in Hamburg.
  • You can use the online service provided for this purpose.
  • You can also deregister your dog in writing, provided you include copies of the required documents. Please use the "Dog Registration / Change Notification" form. You can also submit a scanned version by email.
• If necessary, you will provide the relevant evidence and documents with your notification to the competent authority.
• The responsible authority will review your notification and your documents.
• When you deregister from the dog register, your data will be forwarded to the tax office responsible for dog tax.

Processing time

Processing usually takes one to two weeks.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

§ 13 Dog Act (HundeG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-HuGHAV6P13