Microchipping and registration

Microchipping

Your dog or cat should be microchipped from the time they are 12 weeks of age, at point of sale or change of ownership (whichever occurs first).

What is microchipping?

About the size of a grain of rice, a microchip contains a unique 15 digit identification number that is quickly implanted under your pet’s skin between the shoulders.

If your pet is found the animal can be scanned and identified.

There are some exemptions from microchipping including bona fide working dogs in certain areas within NSW, and greyhounds registered with the Greyhound Racing Authority.

Microchipping can only be done by an accredited person. A local vet can usually do this, or Council can microchip animals to be released from the animal shelter for a fee of $32.00 per animal.

Registration

To register your dog or cat visit Council's Administration Centre during business hours. Your dog or cat must be registered by 6 months of age.

Registration fees

These one-off fees are enforced under legislation:

Desexed ...$40
Non-desexed ...$150
Breeder ...$40
Desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner ...$15

Identification tag

Your dog is required by law, when in a public place, to have a collar around its neck with a tag attached that shows the dog’s name and the address or phone number of the dog’s owner.

The below forms are also available at Council.

This page last updated 16 February, 2012 12:10 PM