Registration
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, all dog owners must Lifetime Register their dog.
Owners must take two steps to lifetime register their pet. These 'two steps' will help return your pet to you if it is lost, hurt or stolen.
If your pet is desexed and you can provide proof, you will pay a reduced registration fee.
Council recommends desexing of all companion animals.
Step 1. Microchip Your Pet
Some Councils, vets, animal welfare organisations and other authorised persons can microchip your cat or dog. Prices for this service may vary.
Step 2: Register Your Pet
Lifetime registration can be done at any local council. All NSW councils are connected to the statewide Register.
When you register your pet you will need:
- A certificate of microchipping or a letter from your vet
- Proof of desexing from your vet or a statutory declaration; the Companion Animal Legislation encourages responsible pet ownership, part of which includes desexing your pet
- Any documents which entitle you to a discount such as a pensioner concession card, veterans card, registered breeder membership card
You can download a copy of the Lifetime Registration Application Form here.
The once-only registration fees, as set by the Companion Animals Act 1998, are listed below:
| Class of pet |
Fee |
| Non-desexed cat or dog |
$150.00 |
| Non-desexed cat or dog (owned by a registered breeder) |
$40.00 |
| Desexed cat or dog |
$40.00 |
| Desexed cat or dog (owned by a pensioner) |
$15.00 |
| Assistance dog † |
No fee |
| Working dog ^ |
No fee |
† means an animal referred to in section 9 (Disability discrimination-guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and trained animals) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth, but does not include a working dog.
^ means a dog used primarily for the purpose of droving, tending, working or protecting stock, and includes a dog being trained as a working dog).
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