Pet registration

Step 1.Prepare your certificates 

Ensure you have a digital copy of the relevant documents and certificates such as proof of microchipping and desexing (if applicable).

Step 2.Register & pay online

Your fees will be calculated for you automatically. Please ensure you have a credit card so you can pay and finalise your registration online.

Register online

Step 3.Register in person

Alternatively, complete the Animal registration form(PDF, 291KB) and bring it to one of our service centres to pay via cheque, credit card or EFTPOS.

If you have more than two dogs or two cats, you’ll require a permit. For further information, please visit Pet ownership restrictions.

Subsidised fee for pets adopted from welfare organisations

If you provide proof of purchase of your pet from a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation you will receive a first-time subsidised registration fee of $5. Full fees will apply for the following registration period, which begins 10 April each year.

Step 1.Concession

If you wish to claim a concession you must supply proof of your current Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card.

Step 2.Fee types

Reduced Fee

Dog: $68.65 Cat: $43.55

Reduced Fee Pro Rata (applications from 10 October)

Dog: $34.30 Cat: $21.50

Reduced Fee Concession (pensioner)

Dog: $34.30 Cat: $21.50

Reduced Fee Concession Pro Rata (pensioner, applications from 10 October)

Dog: $17.50 Cat: $11.00

Full Fee

Dog: $210.00  Cat: $134.00

Full Fee Concession (pensioner)

Dog: $104.00 Cat: $68.65

Not-For-Profit (purchased from registered welfare organisation)

Dog: $5.00 Cat: $5.00 

Guide/Hearing and Assistance Dogs (proof required)

Dog: Free Cat: N/A

Registration of dangerous dog

Dog: $367.00 Cat: N/A

Registration of menacing dog

Dog: $307.50 Cat: N/A