Animal registration
Animal registration
All dogs and cats must be registered to us by the age of three months under state legislation.
New registrations
Download the animal registration form(PDF, 171KB) or collect one in person when you lodge your form and fees at one of our offices
All cats and dogs must be microchipped with proof for registration to be accepted.
A lifetime tag will be issued that must be worn on your pet's collar. Lost or damaged tags will be replaced at one of our offices
Desexing
Pension card holders are entitled to an Australian Veterinary Association voucher which provides a reduced veterinary fee for desexing.
Renewing your registration
Animal registrations must be renewed by 10 April each year.
Registration fees
Dogs
| Type of dog |
Code |
Fee |
Pensioner
|
| Full fee (payable if the animal meets none of the criteria listed below) |
MAX |
$120.00
|
$60.00 |
| Desexed dogs |
D1 |
$40.00 |
$20.00
|
| Dog over 10 years old |
D2 |
$40.00 |
$20.00
|
| Dog kept for breeding - must be registered with Dogs Victoria |
D3 |
$40.00 |
$20.00
|
| Dog that has undergone obedience training that complies with the regulations |
D6 |
$40.00 |
$20.00
|
| Dog kept for working stock - rural property |
D7 |
$40.00 |
$20.00
|
Cats
| Type of cat |
Code |
Fee |
Pensioner |
| Full fee (payable if the animal meets none of the criteria listed below) |
MAX |
$120.00 |
$60.00
|
| Desexed cat |
C1 |
$30.00 |
$15.00
|
| Cat over 10 years old |
C2 |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
| Cat kept for breeding - must be registered with Australian National Cants Inc., Feline Control Council (Vic) or The Governing council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc. |
C3 |
$30.00 |
$15.00
|