Step · Pets
Register your dog in Bilbao and microchip it
Under the Bilbao animal ordinance, dogs kept in the city permanently or over three months must be microchipped and registered with the Ayuntamiento within one month of birth or acquisition, and also in the Basque REGIA registry.
- Why it matters
- Legal obligation for dog owners; fines apply.
- When
- You get or bring a dog to Bilbao.
- Official page
- Registro de Identificacion de Animales de Compania de la CAE (REGIA)
- Last checked
- 16 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 3 steps, what to bring (2 items), and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.