How to register a new pet
Prepare your documents
Before you start the registration process, make sure you have:
- your pet's microchipping certificate, including their microchip number and your name
- desexing certificate if registering a desexed dog. (desexing is required for all cats, unless exempt)
- current registration
You may also need:
- adoption papers - from the current registration year and issued by a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation
- proof of current registration and a paid invoice if you are transferring your pet from another council
- additional supporting documentation such as obedience or training certificates and proof of pensioner eligibility.
Register your pet online
Log in to our self-service platform to register your pet. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up. Find out more about our online self-service platform.
To improve customer data security, from 7 November 2026 our self-service portal requires a 15 character password. If your current password does not already meet this requirement, you will be prompted to enter a new longer password when you log in.
Once logged in:
- select ‘Pet registration' under 'Apply for something'
- follow the prompts.
Register a new pet
You can track the progress of your applications anytime through the platform.
If you're unable to register online, complete the animal registration form(PDF, 489KB) and bring it to one of our service centres to pay in person.
Pay the fee
Pay the relevant fee to complete your registration.
Your pet registration fee helps us deliver animal management services across Stonnington, including caring for and reuniting lost pets, responding to animal-related issues and supporting responsible pet ownership.
You can apply for a reduced fee if you provide proof of the following:
- your pet is desexed (before 10 October or within six months of initial registration)
- your pet is more than 10 years of age
- your pet is adopted from a registered welfare organisation (full fees will apply the following registration period)
- your pet is part of a Domestic Animal Business or applicable organisation
- your dog is a guide, hearing or assistance dog (free)
- your dog is trained by an approved obedience trainer
- you have a current Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card.
For a complete list of fees, visit our pet registration fees page.
You will need to pay when submitting the form. Please ensure you have your card details ready.
Renew your registration every year
You will need to renew your registration by 10 April each year. You will receive your renewal notice via mail or email by March.
To renew your pet registration online, visit your online banking website and pay with the BPAY biller code and reference in your renewal notice.