Domestic Animals Act 2000
11Dog registration numbers and certificates
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11 Dog registration numbers and certificates (1) If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must give— (a) a registration number to the dog; and (b) a registration certificate for the dog to the dog’s registered keeper. (2) If the registration of a dog is renewed, the registrar must give a registration certificate for the dog to the dog’s registered keeper. (3) A registration certificate for a dog must state the information prescribed by regulation.
(4) If the registrar is satisfied that a registration certificate for a dog has been stolen, lost, damaged or destroyed, the registrar may give a new registration certificate to the dog’s registered keeper. (5) If the registered keeper of a dog asks the registrar for a certified copy of the dog’s registration certificate, the registrar must give the registered keeper a copy of the certificate that is certified by the registrar to be a true copy.