Registering your pet for the first time
Cats |
Dogs |
Cats
Your cat must be microchipped before being registered. Microchipping greatly improves chances of your cat being returned to you if it becomes lost.
To register online, you will need to upload digital copies of relevant supporting documents, such as the microchipping certificate. Please note that a letter or statutory declaration is not acceptable proof of microchipping or desexing.
Pets can only be registered in one person’s name (not in a company name).
Register your cat for the first time with Darebin
If you have never registered your cat with Darebin, choose the registration button that applies to you and your cat.
A once-only $6 administration fee also applies to each new pet registration.
My cat is ... |
Fee |
Pensioner's fee |
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Non-desexed catYou must provide proof that your cat has been microchipped. |
Standard |
Pensioner |
Desexed catProof of microchipping and desexing is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner |
Cat over 10 years oldProof of microchipping is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner |
Cat registered with an organisationThis registration is for cats that are registered with one of the following organisations:
Current paid certificate of membership is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner
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I am not sure what category my cat isPlease call our customer service team on 03 8470 8888 for help Alternatively, you can complete a written application for pet registration. We will assess your application and invoice you accordingly. |
Download pet registration form |
The fees above are valid until 10 April 2023.
Dogs
Register your dog for the first time with Darebin
If you have never registered your dog with Darebin, choose the registration button that applies to you and your dog.
A once-only $6 administration fee also applies to each new pet registration.
My dog is ... |
Fee |
Pensioner's fee |
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Non-desexed dogYou must provide proof that your dog has been microchipped. |
Standard |
Pensioner |
Desexed dogProof of microchipping and desexing is required. |
Reduced
fee $57 |
Pensioner |
Dog over 10 years oldProof of microchipping is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner |
Dog registered with an organisationDogs that are registered with one of the following organisations:
Current paid certificate of membership is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner |
Dog with approved obedience trainingDogs that have achieved a certificate recognised by the Dogs Victoria (Victorian Canine Association) from these approved obedience training associations:
A copy of the certificate is required. |
Reduced |
Pensioner |
Dangerous, menacing or restricted breed dogsThese dogs cannot be registered online Please call our customer service team on 03 8470 8888 for further information. |
Fee $315 |
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One free registration for pensionersPensioners get one free animal registration yearly for each household. This applies to the lowest-cost animal registered at the property. This offer does not apply to declared dangerous, menacing dogs or restricted breed dogs. |
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I am not sure what category my dog isPlease call our customer service team on 03 8470 8888 for help. Alternatively, you can complete a written application for pet registration. We will assess your application and invoice you accordingly. |
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The fees above are valid until 10 April 2023.
What your pet registration includes
When you register your dog or cat, you receive a lifetime tag with a unique number that must be fastened to your pet's collar.
You pet registration includes:
- a "Return Home" service - if your registered pet is collected by a Darebin ranger, every attempt will be made to contact you with the aim of returning you pet to you as quickly as possible
- a 24/7 emergency collection service
- a pound service, the Wat Djerring Animal Facility, that is currently run by the Cities of Whittlesea, Merri-bek and Darebin. If your animal is currently registered and wearing its Darebin registration tag, you will be contacted as soon as possible to collect your pet
- part of the registration fee includes the state government levy which is used to help provide education programs for schools and preschools as well as adults. The levy is also used to fund state government research into dog and cat welfare and control issues
- one free pet registration per household for pensioners (the cheaper pet will receive the free registration where there are multiple pets per household).
If you move house, update your contact details with us to allow us to quickly reunite you with your pet.