Domestic animal business permit

A domestic animal business permit is necessary for animal boarding facilities (which may include veterinary clinics offering board), dog training companies and pet shops.

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Selling cats or dogs

Individuals who have 3 or more fertile female dogs or cats and sell their offspring (whether a profit is made or not) are now classified as a domestic animal business and must register with Council.

Advertising the sale of cats or dogs

It is now a requirement that the microchip identification number of any dog or cat for sale is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

New domestic animal business

Apply for permit

Renew permit

You will be sent a renewal each year. Permits are renewed annually on 10 April upon payment of fee.

Online

Step 1.Review renewal

Please review the details on your renewal, making sure all details are correct.

If you have made any changes to your business operations or contact details, please email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au and attach a copy of the amended renewal form.

Step 2.Supporting documents

You will need to supply:

Step 3.Submit declaration

This registration renewal requires you to agree to a declaration. Submit the declaration to be redirected to the online payment portal.

Domestic animal business permit renewal declaration

By email, in person or by mail

Step 1.Review renewal

Please review the details on your renewal, making sure all details are correct.

If you have made any changes to your business operations or contact details, please email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au and attach a copy of the amended renewal form.

Step 2.Supporting documents

You will need to supply:

Step 3.Submit renewal

  • in person (during business hours) at a Council service centre.
  • by mail:
    Local Laws Maroondah City Council
    PO Box 156 Ringwood 3134
    Ringwood 3134

Further information

For more information please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33.