Rules and fees can change. Last checked against official sources on 13-10-2026. Please confirm with Thane Municipal Corporation before applying.
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) issues dog licences online through its Pet Care portal, which is linked from TMC’s website as “पाळीव प्राण्यांचा परवाना” (pet animal licence). [S1] [S2] This guide covers how to apply, what the rules say about the fee and deadline, and what you agree to as an owner. For everything else about dogs, visit our dog hub.
How to apply online
The portal has separate options for a new dog licence and for renewing one. [S2] The steps it lists are: [S2]
- Click the registration button and complete registration.
- Log in.
- Fill in the application.
- Submit the form.
You can check your application’s status on the portal. The portal also gives a mobile number for help: 8429052905. [S2]
Renewal deadline: the portal currently shows renewal of dog licences by 31 March 2027. [S2]
What the rules say
The terms shown on TMC’s portal set out the Thane Municipal Corporation Dog Tax Rules, 2005, made under the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, in force from 1 April 2007. [S3]
- Who pays: every person keeping a dog aged three months or more within the city. [S3]
- Fee (tax): Rs 100 per dog per year, “or such amount as may be fixed by the Corporation from time to time”. [S3] The amount on the portal is the one that applies, so check it there.
- When: apply before the end of April each year, or within seven days if you get a dog later in the year. [S3] The year runs from 1 April to 31 March. [S3]
- Tag: TMC issues a tag with a serial number, for a separate fee. The tag must be fastened around the dog’s neck, and a duplicate can be issued if it’s lost. [S3]
- Vaccination: owners must vaccinate their dog against rabies, gastroenteritis, infectious canine hepatitis, distemper and leptospirosis, and other diseases as notified. [S3]
- Tell TMC if your licensed dog dies, is lost, is transferred, or gets a disease that can pass to people. [S3]
- Inspection: you must produce your dog for inspection if asked. A dog causing nuisance can be seized; the owner can reclaim it within three months by paying the tax and expenses and giving an undertaking. [S3]
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
Thane’s process is online now, which makes it easy. The vaccination list is longer than most cities ask for, so keep your dog’s full vaccination record up to date, not just the rabies shot, and renew before 31 March.
🐾 TMC’s rules list five vaccinations. Our free Vaccination Tracker keeps all of them on schedule, and a Pet Passport keeps the records and your licence together.
Other cities: see our dog registration guide for every city and renewal deadlines by city.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a dog licence in Thane?
Online, on TMC’s Pet Care portal: register, log in, fill in the application and submit. [S2]
What is the dog licence fee in Thane?
TMC’s Dog Tax Rules set Rs 100 per dog per year, or the amount the Corporation fixes from time to time. [S3] Check the current amount on the portal.
When do I renew my dog licence in Thane?
The rules ask for payment before the end of April each year. [S3] The portal currently shows renewal by 31 March 2027. [S2]
Which vaccinations does TMC require?
Rabies, gastroenteritis, infectious canine hepatitis, distemper and leptospirosis, and others as notified. [S3]
Sources and last checked
- [S1] Thane Municipal Corporation website (link “पाळीव प्राण्यांचा परवाना”) – thanecity.gov.in – Last checked: 13-10-2026
- [S2] Thane Municipal Corporation, Pet Care portal: Dog License – dog.petcarethane.com – Last checked: 13-10-2026
- [S3] Thane Municipal Corporation, Terms and Conditions of Dog Keeping (Thane Municipal Corporation Dog Tax Rules, 2005; shown on the Pet Care portal after login) – dog.petcarethane.com – Last checked: 13-10-2026
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with Thane Municipal Corporation. This is not legal advice.