Register your dog and cat

As part of the New South Wales Companion Animals Act 1998, the state government introduced new microchipping and lifetime registration laws for all companion animals on 1 July 1999.

The Act states that:

• all dogs (except farm working dogs and greyhounds) must be microchipped and registered for life
• pups must be microchipped at the change of ownership or by twelve weeks of age and registered for life by six months of age
• if you own a cat born prior to 1 July 1999 you do not have to register it for life
• all cats must be identified either by microchip or collar and tag
• a cat sold or given away after 1 July 1999 has to be microchipped and registered for life
• kittens born/sold after 1 July 1999 should be microchipped by twelve weeks or before change of ownership and registered for life by six months of age
• all animals must wear a collar and tag at all times when outside the property.

How do I register my dog/cat under the new system?

1. get your vet to microchip your dog or cat;
2. register your dog or cat at our administration office

The cost for registration of your dog/cat is as follows:

• un-desexed animal - $150;
• de-sexed animal (certification must be provided) - $40;
• un-desexed dog or cat owned by registered breeder - $40;
• de-sexed dog or cat owned by a pensioner (certification must be provided) - $15.