Dogs and cats should be registered prior to six months of age on the NSW Pet Register. Some pets may need an annual permit too.
Follow the steps below to register your pet.
Registering your pet can be done online and must be done before your animal is six months of age
Fees are set by Office of Local Government. Different fees will apply based on whether your pet is de-sexed, is a breeding animal or a service animal.
Late fees apply if registered after six months of age and you may receive reminder texts for late registrations from Council.
Note: If your contact details change, you can update your registration details at NSW Pet Registry.
Registration is a one off fee for the lifetime of the pet. Fees are set by the Office of Local Government
Registration Type
Registration Fee
Registration + Late Fee if animal over 6 months old *
Dog - de-sexed (by 6 months)
$75
$96
Dog - not de-sexed or de-sexed after 6 months
$252
$273
Dog - de-sexed (eligible pensioner)
$32
$53
Dog - breeding (by recognised breeder)
Working dog Service dog Assistance dog
$0
Cat - de-sexed or not de-sexed
$65
$86
Cat - de-sexed (eligible pensioner)
Cat -breeding (by recognised breeder)
*You’ll be required to pay the late fee amount if you don’t register within 28 days of your dog or cat reaching six months of age.
In addition to registration, you’ll also need an annual permit if your pet falls into one of the following categories:
Permit Type
Permit Fee
Permit + Late Fee*
Cat - not de-sexed or de-sexed after 4 months
$92
$113
Dog - declared dangerous
$221
$242
Dog - restricted breed
You’ll be required to pay the late fee amount if:
If your pet has died, you must notify council of its passing so they can be removed from the NSW Pet Registry.
You can notify Council by visiting a customer service centre to complete the notification form, or complete it online.
Complete the online form
In NSW, all cats and dogs are required to be microchipped:
Microchipping is done by your local vet and ensures your pet can be located easily if lost. Make sure you keep your details up to date in NSW Pet Registry so you can be contacted if your pet is found.
The registration fee is a once-only payment and covers lifetime registration in NSW, even if pet ownership changes.
Your registration details will be recorded on the NSW Pet Registery.