Pet Registration Hyderabad 2026: The New CURE Act Rule

Does your Hyderabad dog have a licence? If NO, the rules for pet registration Hyderabad have changed. It's something that will take 10 minutes of your time today.

Pet registration Hyderabad is now bound by a new law. Many pet owners are scratching their heads to find out what it is, whom to contact about it, and how much it costs. This explainer brings together the published guides and reports. It also highlights areas where official information is still lacking. Some of them are, for instance.

This year, there were two major events.

Firstly, Greater Hyderabad split into three civic bodies. In February 2026, Telangana reportedly split up the old GHMC into a smaller GHMC, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation and the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation.

Secondly, a new law replaced the old GHMC Act. The Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Act, 2026 (CURE Act) now stands in the place of the old one. As per pet-rules guides citing the Telangana government, it came into force on 2 October 2026. Section 204 and Schedule V of this Act contain the dog registration rule for all three corporations.

The requirement is rather straight-forward under the CURE Act. Owners must register all dogs six months or older that they keep within the corporation's boundaries.

Licence is for one financial year. Uses a number ticket which your dog wears on its collar.

The online form does not exactly reflect the words of the Act. It allows you to choose dog, cat or other animal. Although the Act's use of the word "dogs" may lead one to believe otherwise, cat parents may have a place there too.

This is an area where many owners fall down. As reported in the Act, officers may treat a dog without a number ticket as unlicensed and may seize it.

Within three days the owner can get the dog back if it pays the fee and costs. But it's a stressful situation nonetheless. No pet parent wants that, particularly with a scared dog in a pound.

You register through the CURE Pet Animals portal (petanimal.ghmc.gov.in) using your mobile number with an OTP.

The form requires you to enter details like your name, GHMC circle and ward, mobile number, address and optional email. It also asks for your pet's type, name and gender, a photo of your pet (JPG, JPEG or PNG), and whether you have completed the anti-rabies vaccination.

You then accept the terms and you submit.

Previous news reports also refer to a rabies certificate, residence proof and a no-objection letter from two neighbours. According to one guide that tested the current online form in October 2026, there is no question for a neighbour NOC. Have your veterinarian's certificate on hand in any case.

The same guide stated that the portal failed to respond when it submitted the form. If this occurs to you, try again later or call your circle office.

Before submitting the form, read the portal's terms. Guides give a comprehensive list.

Bring a copy of the registration when taking your pet outside. Always keep pets on a leash in public areas, and muzzle ferocious animals when on the public streets. Clean up if your pet poops in a public place. Keep anti-rabies vaccination up to date, and provide food, shelter and no cruelty. Authorised GHMC officers may inspect your premises. And you are responsible for any nuisance or harm your pet causes.

You will need a new registration if the ownership changes. Once issued the licence number remains with the animal for life.

Beware of anyone who seems to know for sure the following: They aren't settled.

The fee, first. GHMC's old Citizen's Charter gives the price of Rs 50 for a pet dog licence. However, it's a charter that predates the new Act, and the report made in 2024 said that registration on the MyGHMC app was free. Please make sure to verify the portal before paying anyone!

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri? Still unknown. One guide was unable to verify if these two new corporations are using the same portal. If you live there, inquire at the veterinary section of your corporation.

Renewal is also complicated. The Act's licence is for the financial year, the portal terms state the number stays the same for life. Check with your office to see if you need to renew it annually.

Start with the age. Dogs six months or more need registration. Keep up to date with anti-rabies vaccination and have the vet record. Get a clear image of your dog, finish pet registration Hyderabad on the portal and keep a copy of the confirmation. After obtaining the number ticket attach it to the collar.

The city of Hyderabad is not an exception. Other cities are also enforcing pet restrictions. Understand the Ahmedabad pet registration procedure and the implications of Mangaluru's new pet dog rules that may result in a substantial penalty for those who don't follow the guidelines.