You are the owner of a dog.

If you have specific questions about dog registration, please contact the responsible Department of Consumer Protection, Trade and Environment directly.

By registering or deregistering your dog with the dog registry, you have already fulfilled your tax obligation. The data will be forwarded to the responsible tax office. The dog tax assessment notice will be issued automatically within four to eight weeks.

Microchipping is mandatory for dogs: All dogs three months of age and older must be identified with an electronically readable transponder (microchip). The microchip is applied by a veterinarian.

Bringing your dog is not required. Dogs are generally not allowed in the offices of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

Foster dogs staying in Hamburg for longer than two months must also be registered. This applies regardless of whether the foster owner is the owner or whether the stay is not contiguous within a year.

Dog liability insurance: All dog owners must take out liability insurance. The minimum insured amount is €1 million, with a maximum deductible of €500. The insurance must at least cover the owner's liability.