Register your pet
Summary
- All cats and dogs must be registered with us as soon as they turn 3 months old, in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994
- All cats and dogs must have their registration renewed by 10 April each year.
- First-time registration and registration renewal can both be done online.
- You may be fined if you don't register your pet or renew its registration.
Register your pet for the first time
To register your pet for the first time you will need the animal’s microchip number as well as proof of microchipping. If you cannot find your pet’s microchip details, contact central animal records.
If you have never registered your pet before, use this online form to register your pet for the first time.
Renew your pet registration
Use our online payment system to renew your pet registration. This system accepts credit card payments.
Fees
2018-19 fees (pro rata)
Please note that a Health Care Card does not qualify you for a pension concession.
All guide and assistance dogs must be registered but there is no cost.
| Council registration fee | Victorian Government Levy | Total cost | Pension concession cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (desexed) | $18.40 | $4 | $22.40 | $13.20 |
| Cat (desexed) | $18.20 | $4 | $22.20 | $13.20 |
| Dog (over 10 years of age) | $18.40 | $4 | $22.40 | $13.20 |
| Cat (over 10 years of age) | $18.20 | $4 | $22.20 | $13.20 |
| Dog (obedience trained) | $18.40 | $4 | $22.40 | $13.20 |
| Dog (applicable organisation) | $18.40 | $4 | $22.40 | $13.20 |
| Cat (applicable organisation) | $18.20 | $4 | $22.20 | $22.40 |
| Dog (microchipped only) | $60.75 | $4 | $64.75 | $34.35 |
| Dangerous dogs and restricted breeds | $100 | $4 | $104 |
Cancel or update your pet registration
If your pet registration details have changed (for example, if your pet has died, you have moved to another municipality, or you no longer own your pet) email us to let us know and we will update your details. We will confirm this update has taken place by return email.
Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 787 624 to update the details over the phone.
How to reduce your registration fee
You can claim a reduced fee if:
- you own a desexed cat and/or dog
- you have a pension concession card (this is not a healthcare card)
- your pet is over 10 years old
- your dog is obedience trained
- your pet is a guide dog (no fee)
- you are a member of an approved organisation. (See below for a list of approved organisations).
If you wish to claim a reduced fee you will need to provide proof with your registration form. If you cannot supply proof, you may submit a Statutory Declaration which has been witnessed by an authorised person.
Approved organisations
You can receive a discount on your registration if you are a member of any of the following organisations and your pet is registered with them:
- Australian National Cats
- Cats Victoria
- Dogs Victoria
- Feline Control Council (Victoria)
- Greyhound Racing Victoria
- The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria
Evidence of your membership is required, including certificate and membership number.
Benefits of paying animal registration
Registration fees do a lot more than providing pet owners a service to look for lost pets. The funds go towards:
- off leash dog parks
- animal management staff to collect and return lost animals
- unique registration tags to identify your animal
- staff to attend nuisance complaints (barking dogs, wandering animals)
- investigation of dog attacks
- cat trapping programs.