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Dog Registration & Rabies Vaccination
Registration 3,000 yen
💡 The Bottom Line
By law, you must register your dog at City Hall (3,000 JPY) to get a dog tag, and give them a Rabies shot every year. Microchipped dogs are exempt from the registration fee!
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👤 Who
New dog owners in Ota City, or owners getting annual rabies shots
📋 What
Dog registration and annual rabies vaccination
⏰ When
Register after 91 days old. Rabies vaccination every year (April-June).
📍 Where
Designated vet clinics or city group vaccination sites
❗ Why
Required by the Rabies Prevention Law
📝 How
Fill out the form at a vet clinic and pay the fee (3,000 yen for registration, 550 yen for tag)
⏱ About 10 minutes at the counter
📖 Easy Explanation
Two absolute rules when you get a dog in Japan
By Japanese law, owners of dogs over 91 days old MUST do two things: 1. Register the dog with the city (Once in a lifetime) and 2. Get a Rabies Vaccination (Once a year).
🐕 1. Dog Registration (Once in a lifetime)
Apply at City Hall or a veterinary clinic.
- Fee: 3,000 yen
- You will receive a metal dog tag (Kansatsu) to attach to the collar.
💡 Important: If your dog has a Microchip registered with the national environmental database, you DO NOT need to pay the 3,000 yen or register at City Hall! The chip acts as the tag.
💉 2. Rabies Vaccination (Once a year)
You must get your dog vaccinated at a vet every year and receive an "Inoculation Certificate" tag.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredAvailable at the Environmental Policy Division or counter
- RequiredIssued at the vet after vaccination. Used to notify the city.
- OptionalIf already registered. Bring the previous municipality's tag if moving in.
- RequiredNew registration 3,000 yen. Notification of vaccination is free.
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犬の登録と狂犬病予防注射
生後91日以上の犬を飼い始めたら、狂犬病予防法により、市町村に「犬の登録（生涯に1回）」をすることと、毎年1回「狂犬病予防注射」を受けさせることが義務付けられています。
登録手続き：
市役所（環境政策課）または委託動物病院で登録手続きをしてください。
・犬の登録手数料：3,000円
登録後、「鑑札（かんさつ）」が交付されますので、必ず犬の首輪等に着けてください。
※マイクロチップを装着し、国の指定登録機関（環境省データベース）に情報登録した犬については、マイクロチップが鑑札とみなされるため、市役所窓口での登録手続きや手数料は不要です。
予防注射：
毎年4月に各地区で行われる「集合注射」を利用するか、動物病院で個別に注射を受けてください。注射後は「注射済票」が交付されます（交付手数料：550円、注射料金は別途）。
👥 Who Qualifies
- People who recently got a dog in Ota City
❓ FAQ
By when must I register my new dog?
Within 30 days of acquiring the dog (after 91 days of age). Annual rabies vaccination is also required, and you must attach the tag and vaccination sticker to the dog.
What if I move to another municipality?
Process the change (move-out) in Ota City, then register the move-in at the new address. You can keep using the same dog tag.
What procedures are needed if the dog passes away?
Submit a Notification of Dog Death at City Hall or an Administrative Center within 30 days of death. You must also return the dog tag.
What if my address or dog's name changes?
Submit a notification of change at City Hall or an Administrative Center within 30 days. It is free.
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