Individuals who have not registered their pets in the national registry subject to fines as of February 12
Under new regulations, pets can be identified (with an internal or external device, such as a tag or tattoo) and registered at registratumascota.cl or in person at municipalities. Those who have not registered and identified their pets are subject to fines ranging from 1 to 30 UTM (monthly tax units) for violation of the Responsible Pet Ownership Law.
As of Tuesday, February 12, all individuals must have their companion animals identified and registered as mandated by the Responsible Pet Ownership Regulations published in the Official Gazette last August.
Pet owners who have not registered their pets or properly identified them (internally or externally) risk fines and sanctions.
It is important to mention that those who purchase or adopt a pet after February 12 have a 90-day grace period in which to identify and register them.
How do I register my pet?
There are two ways to add pets and companion animals to the National Registry:
► In person: They can be registered in person at the corresponding municipality with a veterinarian’s certificate listing the characteristics, condition and microchip number of the animal.
►On line: Pets can be registered at registratumascota.cl. In this case, the individual must have a Single Access Code to fill out the form and a veterinarian’s certificate listing the characteristics, condition and microchip number of the animal, the latter being the only permanent identification system.
What documents do I need to register my pet?
The following documents are required to register an animal: document signed by a veterinarian with the animal’s identification information, document that proves ownership of the animal and a document declaring the person has no absolute or perpetual condition that prevents ownership of any type of animal. All of the above
can be downloaded for free at www.tenenciaresponsablemascotas.cl/biblioteca-digital
How can animals be identified?
Pets can be identified in two ways:
1) Internal device (microchip): This is a small capsule, the size of a grain of rice that is inserted under the animal’s skin by a veterinarian. It lasts more than 20 years. The device is programmed with a unique 15-digit code that is tied to all the information of the animal and its owner. The procedure does not pose any major health risks to the animal and insertion causes only minimal discomfort.
2) External device: The regulation allows animals to be identified with a device other than a microchip. Approved external devices include a collar, a tag, a tattoo or another device suitable to the species and size of the animal. This must be stipulated in the registration form under 'Type of identification'. When the 'external’ option is checked, a 6-digit alphanumeric code will be assigned and sent via e-mail to the user. This code must be on the animal’s external identification device. Likewise, pets can be registered at the municipality, where the code will be provided upon completion of the registration process. Both registration modes (on line and in person) require submission of the Proof of the Animal’s Existence form.