Animal Registration Details

Lifetime Animal Registration is NOW MANDATORY for Cats and Dogs

As you may already be aware, the NSW State Government introduced the Companion Animals Act 1998, to deal with companion animals. Part of this Legislation also changed the procedure for dog and cat registrations.

ANNUAL DOG REGISTRATION WITH COUNCIL CEASED ON 1ST OCTOBER 2002.

To register your dog and cat you must now follow the new procedures set down by
the Companion Animals Act 1998.

New registration fees are a one off payment for the life of the dog, which is valid anywhere in NSW.
The fee structure set down by the State Government is outlined below.

Registration costs

All costs below have zero GST

Animal not desexed

$150.00

Desexed animal

$40.00

Desexed animal belonging to a Pension Holder

$15.00

Non Desexed animal belonging to a Pension Holder

$150.00

Animal not desexed belonging to a Registered Breeder

$40.00

Note: proof must be shown of Desexing Certificate; Pensioner concession card; Royal NSW Canine Council card; or NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc or Waratah State Cat Alliance Inc.

You will need to present your microchip papers with the correct registration fee at either of Council's Customer Service Centres in 19 Queen Street Narellan or 37 John Street Camden between 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Money orders or cheques may also be posted to Council with your microchip papers.

Please note..
Council should be notified, and the microchip number should be quoted, when:
(there is no charge to do this)

  • the animal changes ownership,
  • you change address or
  • the animal is deceased.

If you have any further enquiries, please contact Council's Customer Service Officers on (02) 4654 7777.

Cats

Cats born after the 1 July 1999 (as with all dogs) must now be lifetime registered under the Companion Animals Act 1998. The new registration system means you only have to register your animal once for the life of your animal. Prior to being registered, all animals must be microchipped so if your animal gets lost it can be reunited with you.

Who to Contact if your Animal is Missing

Contact Council's Pound
Renbury Farm Animal Shelter
406 Bringelly Road Austral
(02) 9606 6118 or go to their website