Annual dog registration renewal fees are due on 1 July each year.
Pay by 31 July to avoid an additional 25% penalty fee on top of the fees below. The penalty is applied to all late payments received after 31 July.
Discount fee for de-sexing is applied with proof from a licensed veterinarian. A 10% discount may be applied if paid by 31 July.
Dog registration fees under the Dog Control Act 1996
| Class / Type | 2024/2025 Full Cost | 2024/2025 Desexed Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Pet | $105 | $95 |
| Working Rural | $58 | $53 |
| Selected Owner (SO) | $73 | $66 |
| Superannuitant | $69 | $63 |
| SO Superannuitant | $59 | $54 |
| Licensed Owner | $62 | $56 |
| Guide and Hearing | $0 | $0 |
| Dangerous Dog | $143 |
Fees for 2025/26
| Dogs | 2025/2026 Full Cost | 2025/2026 Desexed Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Pet | $108 | $98 |
| Working Rural **** | $60 | $54 |
| Selected Owner (SO) ** | $75 | $68 |
| Superannuitant | $71 | $64 |
| SO Superannuitant ** | $61 | $55 |
| Licensed Owner *** | $64 | $58 |
| Guide and Hearing | $0 | $0 |
| Dangerous Dog | $162 | $146 |
| Replacement dog tag | $17 |
Penalty of 25% for late payment applies to all dogs registered after 31 July.
** Selected Owners who don't pay by 31 July revert back to standard owner fee plus the penalty for late payment.
*** No new applications for Licensed Owners are accepted.
**** Working dogs registration fees are capped at the first 6 dogs per owner.
To be eligible for Selected Owner discount, the dog owner must have a good dog ownership history. See the Selected Dog Owner Policy for more information.
Dogs registered through out the year
New dog registration after 31 July will be pro-rated depending on the number of months remaining in the dog registration year and when the dog turns 3 months of age.