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Control of dangerous dogs: Obtaining an administrative license for ownership and driving

Mandatory procedure to obtain the administrative license for owning and driving potentially dangerous dogs

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What is this procedure?

All potentially dangerous dogs that habitually reside in the municipality must be registered in the pet census of this City Council and, additionally, the owner must always have an administrative license for their possession, as well as all those people who walk the animal (administrative driving license).

The license for the possession and/or driving of potentially dangerous animals has a validity of 5 years, although it will lose its validity the moment the holder ceases to fulfill any of the requirements established for its obtaining. After this time, renewal must be requested. Not having the license is considered by law as a very serious offense.

Any variation in the data contained in this license must be communicated by its holder within fifteen days of the date on which it occurs.

The theft or loss of the animal must be reported by its owner to the municipal census within a maximum period of 48 hours from the time the facts are known.

You must provide the receipt as soon as the civil liability insurance has been renewed at the appropriate frequency (monthly, semi-annually, annually, etc.) in order to verify its validity.

The license is personal, non-transferable and valid throughout Spain. 


The following dogs are considered potentially dangerous:

a) Those who belong to one of the races following:

  • Bullmastiff
  • Doberman
  • Dogue de Bordeaux
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Neapolitan Mastiff
  • Pit bull
  • Canary dam
  • Rottweiler
  • Staffordshire terrier
  • American Stanford
  • Japanese Tosa
  • Akita Inu

b) Those who by their racial characteristics and according to current regulations they can be considered potentially dangerous.

c) Regardless of breed, animals trained for attack and defense

d) Those who present a character markedly aggressive and/or have starred in episodes of aggression to people or other dogs.

The City Council may modify and/or expand the previous list in specific cases or situations and when circumstances so advise.


Who can apply for it?

Owners and/or handlers of dogs considered dangerous.

The applicant must be of legal age, have no criminal record and not have been sanctioned for a serious or very serious offense related to the possession of dangerous dogs.

What documentation must be submitted?

From the dog:

  • Application for registration or supporting documentation for the municipal census of pets in El Prat de Llobregat
  • Vaccination card.
  • Document proving the dog's identification by microchip.

From the owner and/or driver:

  • ID card or passport
  • Certificate of physical capacity and psychological aptitude for the possession of potentially dangerous dogs in force, obtained at an authorized recognition center.
  • Sworn declaration of not having been punished for a serious or very serious infraction related to the possession of dangerous dogs.
  • Civil liability insurance policy (with coverage of no less than 150,253.03 euros and must include breed and microchip number) and proof of payment.
  • Proof of payment of the municipal tax

All documentation must be entered for each person requesting the license, whether they are the owner or driver of the animal.
Once the license has been processed, a card will be issued that must be carried whenever the animal is walked.




How much does it cost?

This procedure is not free.

This procedure is subject to tax rate no. 12 "Tax for the ownership and provision of services related to pets" 

The formalization of the procedure will be carried out after payment of the corresponding tax fee.

Once the application has been made, payment must be made and proof of payment of the municipal fee for processing the license for the possession and/or driving of a dog considered potentially dangerous must be presented, linking this proof to the animal's file. 

Observations

In all public places and spaces, animals:

  • They must wear a muzzle at all times.
  • They must always be guided and controlled with a non-extendable chain or leash less than 2 meters long.
  • No more than one potentially dangerous dog may be brought in per person.


In private places and spaces:

  • If they are properties, land, rooftops, patios or any other delimited place, they must be tied up, unless the place where they are located has a surface area, height and adequate enclosure to protect people or animals who access or approach them.
  • They will need to be adequately signposted.


Where can this procedure be done in person?

These are the facilities where you can carry out this procedure in person or receive the service.

City Hall - Town Hall - OIAC

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Location Plaza de la Vila, 1 - 08820 El Prat de Llobregat See on map
Schedule

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Monday to Thursday from 4:30 pm to 7 pm.

From July 1 to August 31: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed on the afternoons of Maundy Thursday and December 24th and 31st.

Ajuntament del Prat de Llobregat - Principal 933790050
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Other relevant information

OF 12 - Tax for the ownership and provision of services related to pets. Fiscal year 2026 OM: Municipal ordinance on the ownership and protection of animals.

Administrative information

The meaning of administrative silence Negative silence
Resolution time 90 days

Organizations involved in this procedure

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Organization where the procedure is initiated or submitted.

Citizen Information and Assistance Office (OIAC)

Start
LocationPlaza de la Vila 1, 08820, El Prat de Llobregat
Schedule

Mornings, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Afternoons, from Monday to Thursday from 4.30 pm to 7 pm.

From July 1 to August 31: Mornings, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed on the afternoons of Maundy Thursday and December 24th and 31st.

Ajuntament del Prat de Llobregat - Principal933790050
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Responsible

Organization responsible for managing the procedure.

Legislation

DECREE 170/2002, of June 11, on measures regarding dogs considered potentially dangerous Legislative Decree 2/2008, of April 15, approving the revised text of the Animal Protection Law. Law 7/2023, of March 28, on the protection of the rights and welfare of animals. Royal Decree 287/2002: of March 22, which develops Law 50/1999, of December 23, on the legal regime for the possession of potentially dangerous animals.

Related procedures

Pet census: High Registration of a pet in the municipal pet census.