Pet registration
10 April 2026 - 9 April 2027
For more information see Pet registration and renewal.
First time registration
First time registration fees are charged pro rata, so your registration fee will be calculated from the fees below, based on how close to renewal you are. If you register online or in person, your fees will be calculated automatically. You can contact Council to find out your pro rata payment.
Please note: Dogs and cats must be microchipped.
Register your pet for the first time online
Dog registration fees
| Registration type |
Full fee |
Pension concession fee |
| Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Dogs Victoria |
$69 annually
|
$35 annually
|
| Entire (undesexed) |
$229 annually |
$115 annually
|
| Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Dogs Victoria (for breeding purposes) |
$69 annually
|
$35 annually
|
| Entire (undesexed) under 6 months of age |
$69 annually
|
$35 annually
|
| Restricted Breed, Declared Menacing or Dangerous Dogs cannot be processed online. Please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33. |
$390 annually |
| Transfer from another council (proof of registration required) |
Free |
|
Guide Dog, Custom Dog OR Approved Assistance Dog
|
Free - Proof of eligibility must be provided |
Pay dog registration renewal online
Cat registration fees
| Registration type |
Full fee |
Pension concession fee |
| Desexed OR over 10 years of age OR registered with Feline Control Council |
$55 annually
|
$27.50 annually
|
| Entire (undesexed) |
$170 annually
|
$85 annually
|
| Entire (undesexed) AND registered with Feline Control Council (for breeding purposes) |
$55 annually
|
$27.50 annually
|
| Entire (under 6 months of age) |
$55 annually
|
$27.50 annually
|
| Transfer from another council (proof of registration required) |
Free |
Pay cat registration renewal online
Reduced fees
Reduced fees may be available on registrations where the animal is desexed or over 10 years of age or part of a Domestic Animal Business or applicable organisation.
For further information on reduced fees, please contact Council's Local Laws team on 1300 88 22 33.
Applicable organisations
An applicable organisation is approved by the Minister for Agriculture under section 5A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (DA Act). Proof of membership must be provided when you apply.
Organisations include:
See all current applicable organisations
Unsterilised dog/cat registration (under 6 months old)
If your dog or cat is less than 6 months old and is not desexed (due to age), a reduced rate applies. For the reduced rate to apply in future years you will need to have your dog/cat desexed and provide the desexing certificate to Council before 10 April. If no certificate is received then registration renewal will be at the full fee.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be registered for free if the owner meets the eligibility criteria.
See more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Keeping additional animals or birds
For more information see Permitted number of pets.