The Companion Animals Act requires cats and dogs to be permanently identified (microchipped) from 12 weeks of age and before sale. 

Where to have your pet microchipped?

• Your local vet
• Council's free microchipping program 

Council's free microchipping program is open to all residents who are not breeders or a rescue organisation. 

Your pet's microchip details will be uploaded onto the NSW Companion Animal Register by your local vet or Council, and you will be provided with a Certificate of Identification. 

The next step is registration Office of Local Government - Microchipping and Registration. Your animal registration is separate from identification (microchipping). 

Additional fees and fines apply if you do not microchip and register your animal. 

All cats and dogs must be registered on the NSW Companion Animals Registry (some exemptions apply).

Pet registration is due:

• 12 weeks from their date of birth or
• On the day their ownership is transferred (if that happens before the pet dog or cat is 12 weeks old).

 You will be charged an:

• Additional fee if you do not desex your dog by 6 months of age
• Annual permit fee if you do not desex your cat by 4 months of age.

Council encourages cat desexing.

Having your cat desexed before registration helps to reduce straying, fighting, aggression, and antisocial behaviour, such as spraying to mark territory. It also helps to reduce the number of unwanted cats born each year.

Register your pet to avoid being charged a late fee and fined.

For more information Microchipping and Registration - Office of Local Government NSW

How do I register my pet?

Register Online through NSW Pet Registry

Create an account to register your pet online NSW Pet Registry - Home

Note: If you cannot register online, you can complete paper forms at your local council. 

Register with Council 

Complete a Lifetime Registration Form with a copy of any relevant documentation: Desexing certificate, pension/concession card, proof of assistance animal, breeder card etc.  

• Submit your paperwork at mail@camden.nsw.gov.au and our Customer Service team will call you to make payment; or
• Visit our Customer Service Centre at 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park.

Fees

The NSW Government has introduced annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs to promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare standards. 

• Registration Fees and Charges 
• Annual Permit Fees

For more information - Office of Local Government NSW

You must update your pet's details if you have moved or changed your details. 

How do I update my pet's details? 

Online - NSW Pet Registry

Update your pet's details on the NSW Pet Registry.

OR

Your Local Council

• Complete a Change of owner C3A (signed by both parties if you have re-homed your pet)
• Email completed forms to mail@camden.nsw.gov.au or visit us at 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park.