I. How to apply for a dog license:

(1) Basic Requirements for Individual Dog Ownership:

1. The owner should have a registered permanent residence or legal permit for temporary residence.

2. The owner should have full capacity for civil conduct.

3. The owner should have a permanent dwelling locally.

4. The dog(s) must falls under approved breeds and comply with specified quantity regulations (No restricted breeds are allowed, and each household is limited to one dog).

5. The owner should obtain a legally valid Dog Vaccination Record for their dog(s). Dog owners should visit the designated vaccination sites specified by the municipal animal husbandry & veterinary medicine department to obtain the vaccination record.

(2) Application Process:

Dog licenses can be applied at the comprehensive service windows of all 145 local household registration offices throughout the city. Please bring the following files with you when applying:

1. Personal identification documents

2. Proof of residence

3. Legally valid Dog Vaccination Record

4. The dog(s)

II. Regulations for owning a dog in Nanjing.

1. Dog owners must obtain a dog license.

2. Dogs must be leashed when taken outside with leashes shorter than 1.5 meters.

3. It is prohibited to own aggressive dogs, large dogs, and other restricted breeds.

4. Dogs are not allowed to enter restricted areas.

5. Dogs should be properly restrained at elevators and staircases.