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Dog microchip and animal registry in Canarias
Dogs in Canarias must be identified by microchip or tattoo and registered in the census of the town hall where they live; the Gobierno de Canarias register is updated through the town halls.
- Why it matters
- Dog owners need identification and registration.
- When
- Getting or arriving with a dog.
- Official page
- Registro de animales de compañía
- Last checked
- 22 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 2 steps, what to bring (2 items), the office with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.
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Changes to an animal’s record (new record, removal or other changes) are made at the Ayuntamiento where the animal usually lives.