Registration Fee changes from 1 July 2022 are outlined below
Please ensure evidence of desexing, pensioner eligibility and approved breeder status are sighted for the required registration types. The date of desexing should be updated for desexed animals. A Late fee is applicable if a registration is not paid for by 28 days after the registration requirement of 6 months of age.
Registration Type |
Registration Description |
Species |
Registration |
Dog - Desexed (by relevant age) |
Registration fee for a dog desexed by six months of age |
Dog |
$69 |
Dog - Desexed (eligible pensioner) |
Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner. |
Dog |
$29 |
Dog - Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) |
Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound/shelter |
Dog |
$0 |
Dog - Not Desexed or Desexed (after relevant age) |
Combined registration fee and additional fee for an amimal not desexed by relevant desexing age |
Dog |
$234 |
Dog - Not Desexed (not recommended) |
Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed |
Dog |
$69 |
Dog - Not Desexed (not recommended - pensioner) |
Animal owned by an eligible pensioner with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed |
Dog |
$29 |
Dog - Not Desexed (recognised breeder) |
Animal not desexed and kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes |
Dog |
$69 |
Dog - Working |
Working dog |
Dog |
$0 |
Dog - Service of the State |
Dog in the service of the State, for example, a police dog |
Dog |
$0 |
Assistance Animal |
Assistance Animal |
Dog/Cat |
$0 |
Cat - Desexed or Not Desexed |
Registration Fee |
Cat |
$59 |
Cat - Desexed (eligible pensioner) |
Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner |
Cat |
$29 |
Cat - Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) |
Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound/shelter |
Cat |
$0 |
Cat - Not Desexed (not recommended) |
Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed |
Cat |
$59 |
Cat - Not Desexed (not recommended - pensioner) |
Animal owned by an eligible pensioner with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed |
Cat |
$29 |
Cat - Not Desexed (recognised breeder) |
Animal not desexed and kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes |
Cat |
$59 |
Registration late fee | To be paid if registration fee has not been paid within 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered. | $19 |
Annual Permit Fees commence from 1 July 2022
An additional $19 Late fee is applicable if a permit is not paid for by 28 days after the permit requirement took effect.
Permit Type |
Permit Description |
Permit Fee |
Undesexed Cat |
Cat not desexed by 4 months of age |
$85 |
Dangerous Dog |
Dog declared to be dangerous |
$206 |
Restricted Dog |
Dog declared to be a restricted breed or restricted by birth |
$206 |
Permit late fee | Payable if the permit fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which a permit was required to own the companion animal. | $19 |