Annual dog registration renewal fees are due on 1 July each year.
Pay by 31 July to avoid a 25% penalty fee that's applied to all late payments after 1 August.
Discount for de-sexing is applied if you provide proof from a licensed veterinarian. A 10% discount may be applied to registration of qualifying dogs if paid by 31 July.
Dog registration fees under the Dog Control Act 1996
| Class / Type | 2024/2025 Full Cost | 2024/2025 Desexed Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Pet | $105 | $95 |
| Working Rural | $58 | $53 |
| Selected Owner (SO) | $73 | $66 |
| Superannuitant | $69 | $63 |
| SO Superannuitant | $59 | $54 |
| Licensed Owner | $62 | $56 |
| Guide and Hearing | $0 | $0 |
| Dangerous Dog | $143 |
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Penalty of 25% for late payment applies to all dogs registered after 1 August.
** Selected Owners who do not pay by 31 July revert back to standard owner rate plus penalty for late payment.
*** No new applications for Licensed Owners will be accepted.
To be eligible for Selected Owner discount, the dog owner must have a good dog ownership history. See the Selected Dog Owner Policy for more information.
New dog registration after 31 August will be pro-rated depending on the number of months remaining in the dog registration year and when the dog turns 3 months old.