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This is to apply for a new pet registration only. To renew your existing pet registration see Animal registration renewals.

The annual registration period is from 10 April to 9 April inclusive. Annual registration fees are set by Council according to legislative requirements.

To register a restricted breed dog (ie Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasilero, Perro de Presa Canario – aka Presa Canario, American Pit Bull Terrier – aka Pit Bull Terrier) and dogs declared dangerous or menacing, contact our Local Laws unit on (03) 5422 0333.

Important information before you continue:

  • All pets are required to be microchipped and proof of this must be provided as part of your application.
  • When claiming a discounted registration fee supporting documentation must be provided.
  • Make sure you have digital copies of relevant supporting documents ready to upload with this application. Refer to the table below for more information about what is required. You will not be able to complete your application without these documents.
  • The person registering the pet must be 18 years or over.
  • The personal information collected is in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and will only be disclosed as permitted by law. View Council’s Privacy Policy, for further details. While carrying out our duties, we may need to pass owner/s contact details onto vets, animal shelters, other councils or police. If you have any concerns about this, call Council on (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au.
  • Macedon Ranges Shire Council representatives may contact pet owner/s via the details provided (phone, SMS, post and/or email).
  • Once received, registration tags must be worn by your pet when outside your property.
  • Select the registration type below that applies to your pet, and click ‘Next’ to continue.

    Dog registration
     Registration typeSupporting document/s requiredDuration Initial registration fee
    Desexed dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of certificate of sterilisation
  • 1Year$57.00
    Desexed dog - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of certificate of sterilisation
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$28.50
    Entire dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • 1Year$198.00
    Entire dog - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$99.00
    Dog aged over 10 years old
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of proof of age, eg Letter from Vet
  • 1Year$57.00
    Dog aged over 10 years old - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$28.50
    Guide/Assistance dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of service papers
  • 1Year$0.00
    Obedience Certified dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of obedience training certificate issued by an approved obedience training organisation.
  • 1Year$57.00
    Dog owned by member of Dogs VIC
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of membership
  • 1Year$57.00
    Dog owned by member of Dogs VIC - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of membership
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$28.50
    Government Employed dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of service papers
  • 1Year$0.00
    Guard dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of service papers
  • 1Year$198.00
    Working Dog
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • To be eligible you must engage in primary production as your primary source of income
  • Copy of your Property Identification Code (PIC) supplied by Farm Management, Agriculture Victoria
  • 1Year$66.00
    Working Dog including pension
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of pension card
  • To be eligible you must engage in primary production as your primary source of income
  • Copy of your Property Identification Code (PIC) supplied by Farm Management, Agriculture Victoria
  • 1Year$33.00
    Dog adopted via registered animal shelter
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of adoption certificate
  • Copy of certificate of sterilisation
  • 1Year$19.00
    Cat registration
     Registration typeSupporting document/s requiredDuration Initial registration fee
    Desexed cat
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of certificate of sterilisation
  • 1Year$0.00
    Desexed cat - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of certificate of sterilisation
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$0.00
    Entire cat
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • 1Year$148.00
    Entire cat - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$74.00
    Cat aged over 10
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of proof of age, eg Letter from Vet
  • 1Year$49.00
    Cat aged over 10 - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of proof of age, eg Letter from Vet
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$24.50
    Cat owned by member of Feline Control Council
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of membership
  • 1Year$49.00
    Cat owned by member of Feline Control Council - pension discount
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of membership
  • Copy of pension card
  • 1Year$24.50
    Cat adopted from registered animal shelter
  • Copy of microchipping certificate
  • Copy of adoption certificate
  • 1Year$0.00