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Pet Registration

Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 NSW, you are required to register your cat or dog with the NSW Companion Animals Register.

The permanent identification and lifetime registration system is a central database of pet ownership. The system assists us in returning lost and injured animals to their owners.

How to Register Your Pet

Step 1.Have your animal microchipped

Microchipping should be done by 12 weeks of age, when the animal is purchased, or ownership transferred. Microchipping is a safe and almost painless procedure best performed by a vet.

Complete the Permanent Identification

Permanent Identification process is the initial step in NSW pet registration process. The P1APermanent Identification Form is available from Office of Local Government - Mircochipping and Registration or at Council's Customer Service Counter.

This form requires information regarding

The animals' species and breed
Distinctive marks and description of the animal
The owners primary and secondary contact details
The normal address of the animal

Complete the Lifetime Registration Application Form

The R2 - Lifetime Registration Form is available from the NSW Government - Division of Local Government Companion Animals Webpage or at Council's Customer Service Counter.

Step 2.Submit your application for Registration to Council

The following information is required:

Lifetime Registration Application form
Proof of sterilisation (e.g. desexing certificate)
Microchip details
Pensioner details or membership to a recognised breeders organisation (if applying for a discount)
Relevant registration fees

The Companion Animal Legislation encourages responsible pet ownership of which desexing your animal is an important component.

Registration applications can be made in person at Lane Cove Council's Civic Centre or submitted via post to Lane Cove Council, PO BOX 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595.

Step 3.Receive your Certificate of Lifetime Registration

After you have paid your registration fee, Council will update the companion Animal Register and forward a Certificate of Lifetime Registration to you.

Step 4.Maintain your details in the Companion Animal Register

If you move, or sell the animal be sure to notify your local Council of the details so the register can be updated. Forms for Change of Address (C3C) and Change of Ownership (C3A or C3B) are available from the NSW Government - Office of Local Government, Dogs & Cats Webpage.

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Description	Fee
Dog - Desexed (by relevant age)	Registration fee for an animal desexed by the relevant desexing age	$69
Dog - Desexed (by relevant age - eligible pensioner)	Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner	$29
Dog - Desexed (sold by pound/ shelter)	Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound or shelter	$0
Dog - Not Desexed or Desexed (after relevant age)	Combined registration fee and additional fee for an animal not desexed by the relevant desexing age	$234
Dog - Not Desexed (not recommended)	Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed	$29
Dog - Not Desexed (recognizable breeder)	Animal not desexed and kept by a recognized breeder for breeding purposes	$69
Dog - Working	Working Dog	$0
Dog - Service of the State	Dog in the service of state, for example, a police dog	$0
Assistance Animal	Assistance Animal	$0
Cat - Desexed or (Not Desexed)	Registration fee	$59
Cat - Desexed (eligible pensioner)	Desexed animal sold by an eligible pensioner	$29
Cat - Desexed (sold by pound/ shelter)	Desexed animal sold by an eligible pound or shelter	$0
Cat - Not Desexed (not recommended)	Animal with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed	$59
Cat - Not Desexed (Not recommended - pensioner)	Animal owned by an eligible pensioner with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed	$29
Cat - Not Desexed (recognized breeder)	Animal not desexed and kept by a recognized breeder for breeding purposes	$59
Registration late fee	To be paid if registration fee has not been paid within 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered	$19
Permit Type		Fee
Cat not desexed by four months of age	-	$85
Dangerous Dog	-	$206
Restricted Dog	-	$206
Permit late fee	Payable if the permit fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which a permit was required to own the companion animal	$19

*An eligible pensioner includes a person in receipt of the aged pension, war widow pension or disability pension.

Please note:

Cats must be registered and desexed by 4 months of age.
Dogs must be registered and desexed by 6 months of age.
If desexing is delayed due to medical or unforeseen circumstanced, a letter of proof is required from a veterinarian
When registering your animal, the certificate of identification must be provided to Council with the fee and any other required documentation.
Desexing certificate must be provided by a vet and have the animal's microchip number.
Assistance animal registration process is carried out by the council on a case-by-case basis with appropriate documentation, clarification and discretion with the NSW Pet Registry.