Registering a pet

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In accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats over the age of three months of age are required to be registered and microchipped with their local Council.

If you have a dog or cat, you must:

  • Microchip and register at three months of age
  • Ensure your pet is wearing the Council issued registration tag
  • Renew the registration every year by April 9
  • Tell Council if you change address
  • You may be fined if your cat or dog is over three months old and is not registered, and
  • You must follow particular restrictions in relation to dangerous and restricted breeds of dogs

The microchip number is unique to your animal for its lifetime. The registration number is unique to the Southern Grampians Shire Council registration register. Having a microchip number does not mean that your animal is registered with the Council.

It is also recommended that your dog or cat have a separate ID tag with its name, phone number and address, so neighbours can return your pet if it escapes.

Register your pet today

Current Animal Registration Fees

Animals registered from now will be registered to 9 April 2027.

Current Animal Registration Fees

 

Full Fee

Registration Period

10 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027

Pensioner Fee(1)

Registration Period

10 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027

Pro Rata Full Fee

Registration Period

10 Oct 2026 - 9 Apr 2027(2)

Pro Rata Pensioner Fee(1)

Registration Period

10 Oct 2026 - 9 Apr 2027(2)

Full Fee

Registration Period

4 Jan 20274 - 9 Apr 2028(3)

 Pensioner Fee

Registraton Period

4 Jan 2027 - 9 Apr 2028(3)
Declared Dog and Restricted Breed Dog(4)   $303.00 No Concession $156.00 $156.00 $303.00 No Concession
 Dogs (where a description in the reduced fees does not apply)  $172.00 $96.00 $90.50 $52.50 $172.00 $96.00
 De-sexed dogs $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00
 Dogs over 10 years of age $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00
 Dogs kept for working stock $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00
 Dogs kept for breeding by Registered Domestic Animal Business (DAB) permit Holder  $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00
 Dogs with and obedience certificate issued by a Government approved training organisation(5) $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00

 Dogs registered with, and owner a current member of a Ministerial approved organisation eg Dogs Victoria(6)

  $77.00 $48.00 $43.00 $28.50 $77.00 $48.00
 Cats (where a description in the reduced fees does not apply)  $108.00 $60.00 $58.50 $34.50 $108.00 $60.00
 De-sexed cats  $45.00 $29.00 $27.00 $19.00 $45.00 $29.00
 Cats over 10 years of age $45.00 $29.00 $27.00 $19.00 $45.00 $29.00
 Cats kept for breeding by Registered Domestic Animal Business Permit Holder $45.00 $29.00 $27.00 $19.00 $45.00 $29.00
 Cats registered with, and owner a current member of a Ministerial approved organisation eg FCC Vic(6) $45.00 $29.00 $27.00 $19.00 $45.00 $29.00
 Assistance Dog when eligible under DAA 1994 Governor in Council Order 21/12/2023(7)  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above dog and cat registration fees include a State Government Levy of $9.00
Animal Registration Fees are set by Council in accordance with the Domestic Animal Act 1994

1. Valid Pensioner or Veterans Affairs Concession Card (not HCC) must be sighted
2. Registrations paid between 10 October to 3 January will be reduced by one half (less levy) and will be registered to 9 April
3. Registrations paid between 4 January to 9 April will be carried through to the following year
4. This includes restricted breed dogs (a current list is available on the AWV website), as well as dogs declared dangerous or menacing
5. Certificate from an Approved Government Trainer must be provided
6. Current membership evidence must be provided
7. Evidence in the form of a current Assistance Dog card or completion of Assistance Dog Registration Form

Registering Multiple Animals

If you have more than two dogs and/or two cats per residential household, you will be required to apply for a permit from Council.

You do not need to register pets like birds, fish and small animals.

 

Assistance Dogs

Some Assistance Dogs may be exempt from registration fees. Please contact us to discuss eligibility requirements.

 

Restricted Dog Breeds

The State Government has made significant amendments to the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 in relation to the keeping of Restricted Breed Dogs.

This means a dog of a breed whose importation into Australia is prohibited under Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 of the Commonwealth including:

  • Dogo Argentino
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Japanese Tosa
  • American Pit Bull Terrier
  • Presa Canario

If you are the owner of a Restricted Breed Dog you must notify Council by making a declaration.

On receipt of the declaration Council will then formally advise you of the current requirements of the legislation in the keeping the dog.

Failure to comply with the legislation requirements may result in a substantial fine. Please contact us for a declaration form.

          

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