Companion Animal Fees & Charges (Microchipping and Registration)
A lifetime registration fee is payable once only for the lifetime of your cat or dog in NSW.
Reduced registration fees are eligible for de-sexed animals and for pension card holders. See more information on Lifetime Registration here.
Registration fees are remitted by Council to the State Government. See more information by the NSW Office of Local Government on microchipping and registration by clicking here.
All fees may be subject to change without notice by the NSW State Government.
| Registration Type | Registration Description | Species | Fees as of 1 July 2024 (FY 24/25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog – Registration fee | Registration fee by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks | Dog | $78 |
| Dog – Desexed (by relevant age) | Registration Fee for a dog desexed by 6 months of age | Dog | $78 |
| Dog – Desexed (by relevant age eligible pensioner) | Dog owned by an eligible pensioner & desexed by 6 months of age | Dog | $34 |
| Dog – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) | Desexed dog sold by an eligible pound or shelter | Dog | $0 |
| Dog – Not Desexed or Desexed (after relevant age) | Combined Registration Fee & additional fee for a dog not desexed by 6 months of age | Dog | $262 |
| Dog – Additional Fee - Not Desexed (after relevant age) | Additional Registration Fee is due if the animal is not desexed by 6 months | Dog | $184 |
| Dog – Not Desexed (not recommended) | Dog with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | Dog | $78 |
| Dog – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | Dog not desexed & kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes | Dog | $78 |
| Dog – Working | Working dog | Dog | $0 |
| Dog – Service of the State | Dog in the service of the State, for example, a Police Dog | Dog | $0 |
| Assistance Animal | Animal under 6 months of age training to be an assistance animal, ie, a Guide dog | Dog/Cat | $0 |
| Cat – Desexed or Not Desexed | Desexed or non-desexed cat | Cat | $68 |
| Cat – Eligible Pensioner | Desexed cat owned by an eligible pensioner | Cat | $34 |
| Cat – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) | Desexed cat sold by an eligible pound/shelter. | Cat | $0 |
| Cat – Not Desexed (not recommended) | Cat with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed | Cat | $68 |
| Cat – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | Cat not desexed & kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes | Cat | $68 |
| Late Fee | If registration fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered | Dog/Cat | $22 |
| Permit Type | Permit Description | Permit Fee | Permit Fee -including Late Fee |
| Not Desexed Cat | Cat not desexed by 4 months of age | $96 | $118 |
| Dangerous Dogs | Dog declared to be dangerous | $230 | $252 |
| Restricted Dogs | Dog declared to be restricted breed or restricted by birth | $230 | $252 |
Surrender Fees - DOG or CAT:
- Dog or Cat: $ Nil
- Please note: Whilst there is no fee to Surrender your animal, Surrenders are by appointment only with the Animal Rehoming Officer. Contact 1300 176 077 to book an appointment.
For more information on Surrendering your animal click here.
Please do not arrive to our Pound & Rehoming Centre with no appointment requesting to have the animal surrendered on the spot.
Impounding Fees
- Dog or Cat impounding fee – 1st day: $69.00
- Dog or Cat impounding fee per additional day: $39.00
- Dog or Cat impounded within a 12 month period: = DOUBLE INITIAL IMPOUNDING FEE: $138.00
Adoption Fees
Fees include desexing, microchipping, 1st vaccination, and registration
- Male Dog: $420
- Female Dog: $480
- Male Cat: $260
- Female Cat: $320
Cat Trap Hire
- Deposit: $80.00
- Hire Fee (per week): $39.00
Microchipping Fees
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Dog or Cat (by a Animal Rehoming Staff only): $26.00
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Litter of pups (3 or more): $18.55 per animal
Are there any refunds for lifetime registration fees?
No. In NSW, registration is required once only and is valid for the animal's lifetime. As a result, it is not possible to obtain a refund if, for example, you have your animal desexed or your animal dies after you register it.
NSW Office of Local Government - Pet Registration – Fact Sheet
You can view more information about Pet Registration at www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au
