The Thames-Coromandel District Council is reminding all locals that any dogs they own must be registered by July 31.

If your dog lives with you in the district and is three months old or more, then you must register it. If your dog is currently registered then it's time to update his or her registration for 2015-16.

It's time to tag your best friend this month. All dogs living in the district must either be registered or have their registration updated by July 31. Photo: TCDC

'We'll know which dogs are up-to-date with their registrations as our records are updated when dog registration is paid and by the colour of the tag they're wearing,” says council. 'So make sure you've paid up and your dog is proudly wearing the new tag.”

While some exemptions apply, all dogs must also be micro chipped if they were registered after July 2006.

The registration tag belongs to the dog, not the owner. So if you sell or give away your dog, the tag must go with it as proof of registration. Replacement tags are available free of charge.

'Any dogs not registered may be seized by dog control officers and owners may receive a $300 fine.

'Our Council has a zero tolerance for unregistered dogs as the registration fee contributes towards the costs for managing dog control in our district.”

Dog registration notices have been sent to owners and are due for payment by 31 July.

For more information visit the Thames-Coromandel District Council's Dog Registration and Fees webpage here.