Do you need to notify the veterinary service if your pet has died in Northern Cyprus?

Yes, you need to notify the veterinary service in Northern Cyprus if the animal was registered (especially a dog). For dogs, this is explicitly provided by the registration rules: the owner/guardian fills out a death (or loss) notification and submits it to the district veterinary service within 7 days. In practice, this is done through the Hayvan Kayıt (animal registration) unit of the Veteriner Dairesi: you close the pet’s record so that it is no longer listed as “active” in the database.

• When notification is mandatory
• If a dog has died: Köpek Kayıp/Ölüm Bildirim Formu
• If the animal was officially imported
• How to do it
• Veteriner Dairesi contacts
• Frequently Asked Questions

When notification is mandatory

Notification is definitely required if the animal:

• is registered in the system (has a microchip and a record in Hayvan Kayıt);
• has documents issued/accepted by the Northern Cyprus veterinary service (e.g., for import, registration, change of ownership);
• is a dog, since there is a separate procedure for notifying death/loss for dogs.

For cats or other pets, a separate public “universal” form may not be as obvious as for dogs. But if the animal was registered (chip, registration), the principle is the same: inform Hayvan Kayıt so that the record is properly closed.

If a dog has died:

For dogs, the Veteriner Dairesi has published a separate loss/death notification form: Köpek Kayıp/Ölüm Bildirim Formu. Its purpose is to officially record the death and update the status in the database.

The form is usually available in the “Formlar” section on the agency’s website: veteriner.gov.ct.tr. If the forms section does not open or downloading does not work (sometimes the site may return errors), use the contacts below to clarify where to submit the documents (often accepted via district/regional veterinary services).

If the animal was officially imported

If the pet was officially imported into Northern Cyprus (with documents and permits), it is important after death to close the record in the registration system so the animal is no longer listed as “active” and no registration issues arise for the owner.

In practice, this means contacting the Veteriner Dairesi, Hayvan Kayıt unit (animal registration). Hayvan Kayıt is the registration branch of the veterinary service that keeps records of animals (including microchip and owner data).

How to do it

1. Prepare the information: microchip number (if available), animal’s name, date of death, your details (full name, address, contact), and, if available, veterinary passport/import documents.
2. If a dog has died, fill out the form Köpek Kayıp/Ölüm Bildirim Formu (dog loss/death notification).
3. Submit the notification to Veteriner Dairesi / Hayvan Kayıt to close the record in the system. If online submission or form download does not work, contact the agency directly to clarify where to submit the documents (usually the district/regional veterinary service).

Veteriner Dairesi contacts

Current agency contacts are published in the e-Devlet reference (electronic government portal). e-Devlet is the official Northern Cyprus portal for information on government institutions and services.

• Phone: +90 392 225 35 51
• Phone: +90 392 225 37 51
• Email: [email protected]
• e-Devlet page: Veteriner Dairesi — e-Devlet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is notification required if a dog has died?

Yes. For dogs, a death (and/or loss) notification is required through the Köpek Kayıp/Ölüm Bildirim Formu to update the record in the registration system and close the animal’s status.

What is the deadline for notifying a dog’s death?

The guideline according to registration rules is within 7 days after death (notification is submitted to the district/regional veterinary service where the owner resides).

Is notification required if a cat has died?

If the cat was registered (has a microchip and a record in Hayvan Kayıt), notification is recommended to close the record. If the cat was not registered and not officially documented, the procedure may differ, but if registered, the principle is the same: inform Hayvan Kayıt.

What to do if the Veteriner Dairesi website does not allow downloading the form?

Contact the agency by phone at +90 392 225 35 51 / +90 392 225 37 51 or by email [email protected] and clarify where to submit the notification. Contacts are also available on the agency page in e-Devlet.