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New Pet Registration Receipt - Microchip Provided

Dog Registration Fees

Dog registration runs from 9 April - 8th April each year.
All fees below include the $4 State Government Levy. 

Name Standard fee Pensioner fee Description
Full fee $97.85 $44.10
Reduced fees $35.60 $18.35

If dog is:

  • Desexed
  • Over 10 years of age
  • Kept for Working Stock
  • Undergone Obedience Training
  • Kept by a registered breeder
  • Member of an applicable organisation*

(Does not apply to Dangerous/Menacing/Restricted Breeds)

Proof is required for discount. See the acceptable proof section below.

*Dog and owner must be a member of:

  • Dogs Victoria
  • Master Dog Breeders and Associates, or
  • Responsible Pet Breeders Australia
Under 3 months of age $0 $0

No Charge

Assistance dogs and Guide dogs $0 $0

No Charge

Restricted breeds and declared dangerous dogs $482.60 $482.60

(Includes guard dogs)

Declared Menacing dogs $291.60 $291.60
Adopted through recognised adoption program $0 $0

No fee until registration renewal

Current registration transferred from another municipality $0 $0

No charge until registration renewal

State Government Levy $4.60 $4.60

All fees include this levy.

Cat Registration Fees

Cats registration runs from 9 April - 8th April each year.
All fees below include the $4 State Government Levy. 

Name Standard fee Pensioner fee Description
Full fee $68.85 $34.10
Under 3 months of age $0 $0

No Charge

Reduced fee for cats $24.85 $14.30
  • Desexed
  • Member of an applicable organisation*
  • Over 10 years of age
  • Kept by a registered breeder

Proof is required for discount. See the acceptable proof section below.

*Cat and owner must be a member of the applicable organisation:

  • Feline Control Council
  • Australian National Cats, or
  • The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria
State Government Levy $4.60 $4.60

All fees include this levy

Current registration transferred from another municipality $0 $0

No fee until registration renewal

Adopted through recognised adoption program $0 $0

No fee until registration renewal

Counter

  • Check Pet Registration form has been completed
  • Check acceptable proof of microchipping
  • Check acceptable proof provided for a reduced fee 
  • Write tag number on the application form and on all other documentation
  • Receipt in 'Property and Rating' instructions(Payment Methods)
    If the animal is under 3 months, registration is free 
  • Note:Enter the tag number only in the notes field of the receipt
  • Complete office use box and photocopy the application form and all relevant documents
  • Date stamp documents and scan to Records 
  • Provide the customer with the tag, receipt and copy of the application

Mail

  • Check Pet Registration form has been completed
  • Check acceptable proof of microchipping
  • Check acceptable proof provided for a reduced fee if applicable 
  • Write new tag number on the application form and on all other documentation
  • Receipt in Property and Rating instructions(Payment Methods)
    If the animal is under 3 months, registration free  
  • Note:Enter the tag number only in the notes field of the receipt
  • Complete office use box and photocopy the application form and all relevant documents
  • Mail out the tag, receipt and copy of the application
  • File all documentation in Objective tray in Call Centre
     

Phone

Advise customer that this payment cannot be processed over the phone. They will need to submit Pet Registration

Acceptable proof for microchipping

Acceptable proof for reduced fee - DOGS

DogsAcceptableNot acceptable
Desexed
  • Desexing certificate
  • Letter from vet confirming the animal is desexed
  • Confirmation from Ranger who has attended and examined the animal
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
10 years old and over
  • Certificate from Vet or letter from Vet confirming records they may have for the animal
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
Undergone obedience training
  • Copy of training Certificate of Victorian Canine Association Inc.
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
  • Victorian Canine Association certificate for the dog
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
Kept by a registered breeder
  • Copy of permit from City Greater Dandenong
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
Kept for working stock
  • Stat dec from the pet owner
 

 

Acceptable proof for reduced fee - CATS

CatsAcceptable proofNot acceptable
Desexed
  • Desexing certificate
  • Letter from vet confirming the animal is desexed
  • Confirmation from Ranger who has attended and examined the animal
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
10 years old and over
  • Certificate from Vet or letter from Vet confirming records they may have for the animal
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner
Cat is registered with Feline Control Council (Victoria)
  • FCC certificate for the cat
  • A letter or stat dec from the pet owner