Microchipping and Registration

Did you know that microchipping, registration and identity tags are all requirements for both dog and cat owners under the Companion Animals Act?

Microchip Implants are available from the Animal Shelter during open hours and by appointment outside of open hours. Dogs and Cats over the age of 12 weeks must be protected by permanent identification (microchip implant).

A dog or cat may not be sold or given away unless it is first micro chipped and details of the new owner placed onto the NSW Companion Animals Register.

NSW Pet Registry

Fees for Dogs and Cats

As required under the Companion Animal Act 1998, A Companion Animal (Dog or Cat) will be due for lifetime registration when it turns 12 weeks (3 months) of age.  If your pet is over that age now registration should be completed without delay as the law provides for an on-the-spot penalty of $330.00 for failure to comply with the registration requirements and possible late fee of $22.00.

Registration fees are due at 12 weeks of age. A late fee is applicable if registration is not paid within 28 days after registration requirements. An additional fee for a dog is due 6 months and an annual permit payment for a cat is due at 4 months if not desexed. (i.e. Sterilisation certificate from a vet).

When registering your companion animal please have your Ownership form and evidence of desexing if applicable. If applying for registration of a desexed animal owned by a pensioner, your pension card must be sighted at time of payment. If applying for registration of an animal sold by eligible shelter, please have receipt of purchase available.

If applying for a working dog registration, your dog must b a working breed which is primarily for the purpose of droving, tending, working, or protecting stock, (please not that a working demonstration may be required).

NB:  All fees nominated above may be subject to an annual CPI increase.  Those categories of Companion Animals which have a $0.00 registration fee are still required to be registered with the appropriate paperwork being completed.

This a ONE OFF registration fee for the lifetime of your pet in NSW.

Note:  Please advise council immediately of any registration changes such as deceased, change of address, telephone numbers or ownership of animal.

Need to change your details?

Change of ownership or address form (PDF 224.1KB)

Fact Sheets

Microchip and Register your pet (PDF 2.7MB)