Cat and dog registration

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 requires that all cats and dogs over the age of 12 weeks are registered with Council.

New registration application

Lodge an animal registration form by mail or at any Council customer service centre with appropriate fees and required supporting documentation.

Fees may be adjusted (pro-rated) in certain circumstances. Contact Council to confirm the relevant fee amount.

Registration Fee Supporting documentation
New entire cat $20.00 -
New entire dog $20.00 -
New desexed cat $20.00 Desexing certificate
New desexed dog $20.00  Desexing certificate
Transfer from another council No Charge Copy of current registration with other council
Assistance dog No Charge A letter from a recognised organisation under the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dog Act 2009
Working dog (rural property) No Charge An ABN and letter stating what the dog/s are used for. Animals must be kept on a rural property and used (or being trained) primarily for the purpose of droving, protecting, tending or working stock.
Police dog No Charge Proof of registration with a Police Department
RAAF / Defence &
Commonwealth Services dog		 No Charge Proof of registration with a Commonwealth Service organisation

Yearly registration renewal

Annual registration renewals are sent to animal owners around the end of August and are payable by 30 September each year.

If any of the below concessions apply or the animal has been desexed, supply the required supporting documentation to Council online or by mail to be eligible for the reduced fee.

Registration Fee Supporting documentation
Entire cat $60.00 -
Entire dog $120.00 -
Desexed cat $30.00 Desexing certificate
Desexed dog $30.00 Desexing certificate
Desexed animals - concession $20.00

Desexing certificate, plus one of:

  • Pension card
  • Obedience concession application

Animal breeding

Breeding of animals including one-off litters requires an animal breeder’s permit. Animals held by a breeder are subject to different fees than those set out above. See additional animals and breeder approvals for more information.

Declared dangerous, menacing and restricted dogs

Dogs which have been declared dangerous or menacing, or breeds that have been declared as restricted, are subject to additional fees and restrictions. See dangerous, menacing and restricted dogs for more information.

Animal registration tags

Lifetime tags are provided when an animal is registered and must be worn at all times. Exemptions may granted - see Subordinate Local Law 2 (Animal Management) 2011.

Replacement of lost tags can be requested online.

Microchipping

Owners are encouraged to microchip their animals and submit the details to Council for ease of identification. Microchipping is a requirement if:

  • The cat or dog was born after 1 April 2009
  • Ownership of the cat or dog changes.

Microchipping can be done at any veterinary surgery. Council also holds microchipping sessions as part of the Petsmart Program.

Updating details

All other changes contact Council.

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