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The Companion Animals Act 1998 requires that companion animals be microchipped by 12 weeks of age (or at the time of sale) and that animals be registered by 6 months of age. Marrickville Council operates as a companion animals registration point.
Registration is a one-off process that applies for the lifetime of the animal. Microchipping and registration are useful processes in the management of companion animals, as lost animals which are microchipped and registered are more likely to be reunited with their owners.
Changing address or owner details
If an animal owner’s address or contact details change, Council should be notified so that the companion animals register can be updated. If you have a registered pet whose details need to be updated, please download the form below:
The completed form can be posted to: Pet Registration, Marrickville Council, PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049
How to register your pet
You can register your companion animal by following the procedure below:
1. Have your animal microchipped
Microchipping should be done by 12 weeks of age or when the animal is purchased or ownership transferred. Microchipping is a safe and almost painless procedure best performed by a vet.
Your vet will provide you with a Lifetime Registration Application Form and enter the microchip number and other details in Part B (Animal Details) of the form. Remember, microchipping alone does not register your animal.
Fees for registering your pet
| Class of pet |
Fee |
| Not desexed cat or dog |
$150.00 |
| Not desexed cat or dog (owned by a breeder) |
$40.00 |
| Desexed cat or dog |
$40.00 |
| Desexed cat or dog (owned by a pensioner) |
$20.00 |
2. Complete the Lifetime Registration Application Form
Make sure that you complete all details in Part A (Owners Details) of the Lifetime Registration Application Form (Questions 1 to 14). Remember to sign and date the form (Owner's signature).
The Companion Animal Legislation encourages responsible pet ownership of which desexing your animal is an important component.
Please note: The Lifetime Registration Application Form is currently unavailable for downloading from this website. To receive a Lifetime Registration Application Form, please call Council on 9335 2222 or email your postal address to council@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.
3. Submit your application for Registration to Council.
Bring to Council's Citizens' Service Centre, 2 Fisher Street Petersham or post your application form, proof of sterilisation, microchip details, pensioner details or Canine Council Membership Number (if applying for a discount) to Marrickville Council PO Box 14 Petersham 2049 (together with relevant fees - see above).
4. Receive your Certificate of Lifetime Registration.
Council will complete Part C (Registration Details) of the application form and receipt your money. You will subsequently be forwarded a Certificate of Lifetime Registration together with a tag for the animal to wear.
5. Maintain your details in the Companion Animal Register.
If you move or sell the animal, be sure to notify the Companion Animal Register so the register can be updated.
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