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Forms you need to register your pet with us
All dogs and cats must be registered before they’re 6 months old.
✔️Check you live in our local area.
✔️Check if you qualify for a discounted or free registration.
✔️Check if your pet isn’t a restricted breed.
✔️You must be over 18 years old to register a pet.
Forms you need to register your pet with us
Residents can lodge the required documents in 1 of 3 ways:
You will receive your certificate of registration once your cat or dog is registered, and where applicable the identification certificate.
Please note: The permanent identification form or a copy of your identification certificate must be included in your submission. Without it, we will not be able to contact you or complete your registration.
The registration fee is a once-only payment and covers lifetime registration in NSW, even if pet ownership changes.
Your registration details will be recorded on the NSW Pet Registry.
If you:
The maximum penalty for not registering animals is $6,600 (for subsequent offences). For not registering dangerous, restricted and menacing dogs, it is $7,700 (for subsequent offences).