On this page Content components All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be microchipped and registered with their local council by 9 April each year. Registering your pet helps us reunite you if they get lost and ensures responsible pet ownership in our community.Register your pet in BoroondaraRegister your pet for the first time To register your pet you must provide:your pet’s microchip numberproof of desexing (if applicable)any other relevant documentation (such as proof of concession entitlements)Register your petIf your pet has been desexed and microchipped, make sure you include evidence of this in your form. Restricted breedsYou can register a restricted breed dog under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, but special conditions apply. Strict rules also apply for owning a dangerous dog. Excess animalsThere are limits to the number of pets you can keep on your property. You must apply for an Excess Animal permit before you can have more than the permitted number of animals at your property. Transferring pet registration from another CouncilIf you’ve recently moved to the City of Boroondara, you can transfer your pet registration online.If your pet is registered with another council in Victoria, we may be able to waive the fees. You will need to provide us with evidence of your current pet registration with the other council when completing our Transfer your pet registration form.Transfer your pet registrationPet tag IDWe’ll post you a pet tag ID when you register a pet with us.All registered pets must wear a pet tag ID on their collar. This will help us contact you if your pet is lost. You may be fined under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 if your pet doesn’t have their pet tag ID on.If you lose or damage your pet tag ID, you can order one online or contact us, and we'll replace it free of charge.Replace lost pet tag ID Update or renew your existing pet registrationUpdate your pet registration detailsIf your pet is already registered with the City of Boroondara, you can update your pet registration details online.You must update pet registration details if:your pet registration details have changed or are incorrectyour pet has passed away or has been adopted by someone elseyou or your pet have movedyour pets microchipping details have changedyour pet has been desexed.Update pet registration details Renew your existing pet registrationPet registration is due on 9 April each year. We will send you a renewal notice when this due date is approaching. Please update your pet registration details before you renew your registration.We offer several ways to pay your renewal fee. Note: if you don't pay your renewal by 30 June then you need to re-register your pet.Pay for your pet registration renewal online Other ways to pay Telephone and internet banking - BPAYPay using the Biller Code and animal number on your renewal notice. Make payments from your credit card, savings or cheque account.Australia Post Present your notice at any Post Office to pay by cash, cheque or EFTPOS. Ensure cheques are made payable to 'City of Boroondara' and crossed 'Not negotiable'. Telephone Call us on 1300 722 151 and follow the prompts to make secure payments.Mail Include a copy of your notice or the animal number, and mail with your cheque or money order made payable to ‘City of Boroondara’, and crossed ‘Not Negotiable’ to:City of BoroondaraPrivate Bag 1Camberwell VIC 3124 Ensure you mail your payment in time, as we don’t accept postal delays as a reason for late payment. We do not issue a receipt for payments received through the mail.In person Visit our customer service desk during opening hours. For more information, visit Contact us. Annual pet registration feesAnnual pet registration fees are determined by your pet's type, desexing status and your eligibility for concession rates. CatsTypeStandard ratePensioner rate Desexed$42.50$21Not desexed$179$90First year fee$22$22DogsTypeStandard rate Pensioner rateDesexed$68$33.50Not desexed$221$110.50First year fee$33.50$33.50Service dog$0$0A discounted animal registration fee is available for cats and dogs under the age of 2 that are registered with us for the first time and/or are desexed. If you paid the ‘first year free’ registration fee and don’t provide us with a copy of your desexing certificate before your next renewal, you will need to pay full fees in the next renewal period. Additional discounts may also apply, which we will calculate based on the information and documentation you provide.Service dogs are exempt from registration fees. This includes guide dogs, assistance dogs, customs dogs, and police dogs. You will need to provide certificates for your service dogs, which can be uploaded on the Pet registration form or in person at a Council office. More informationVisit our Domestic Animal Management Plan page to find out more about pet registration, dog attacks and other pet-related information. For any pet registration enquiries, including reporting unregistered animals, call our Customer Service team on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].
