Registering your pet for the first time
Your pet must be microchipped before being registered. Microchipping greatly improves their chances of being returned to you if they become 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).
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This registration is for cats that have been microchipped and not desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Desexed cat |
This registration is for cats that are desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Cat registered with an organisation |
This registration is for cats that are registered with one of the following organisations (less than 2 min to complete):
Current paid certificate of membership is required. |
If you are unsure of your cat's registration category, please complete the written application for pet registration and send with all your supporting information to mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au. We will assess your application and invoice you accordingly.
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This registration is for dogs that have been microchipped and not desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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This registration is for dogs that are desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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This registration is for dogs that are over 10 years of age and microchipped (less than 2 min to complete): |
Dog registered with an organisation
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This registration is for dogs that are registered with one of the following organisations (less than 2 min to complete):
Current paid certificate of membership is required. |
Dog with approved obedience training
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This registration is for dogs that have achieved a certificate recognised by the Victorian Canine Association Inc. The following is a list of approved obedience training association (less than 2 min to complete):
A copy of the certificate is required. |
If you are unsure of your dog's registration category, please complete the written application for pet registration and send with all your supporting information to mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au. We will assess your application and invoice you accordingly.
Registration fees
A government levy of $4.16 per pet is included in the fees below. Concessions do not apply to the government levy.
A once-only $6 administration fee also applies to each new pet registration.
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Fees |
Pension Fee |
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Standard Cat |
$102 |
$51 |
Reduced fee - Desexed or over 10 years |
$34 |
$17 |
Type |
Fees |
Pension Fee |
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Standard dog |
$168 |
$84 |
Reduced fee - Desexed or over 10 years |
$56 |
$28 |
Dogs registered with the Victorian Canine Association |
$56 |
$28 |
Dogs that have undergone obedience training that |
$56 |
$28 |
Dogs declared as dangerous or menacing |
$310 |
$310 |
The fees above are valid until 10 April 2023.
One free registration for pensioners
We offer pensioners 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.
To be eligible for a discount, you must be the holder of a current Pensioner Concession Card (Centrelink, or Veterans’ Affairs) or Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Card which specifies TPI or War Widow.
Discounts do not apply for Health Care Card holders.
Complete the application for pet registration and supply proof of microchipping, desexing and your pension card along with your application and forward to:
- Email: mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au
- In person at a Customer Service Centre; or
- Post - PO Box 91, Preston Vic 3072
If you are eligible for a pensioner free registration, we will process your application and provide you with a lifetime tag for your pet.
For applicants that are not eligible for a pensioner free registration, we will provide you an invoice at the pensioner reduced rate.
Reduced registration fees for pensioners
If you're a pensioner, you can easily register your cat or dog for a reduced fee online (less than 2 min to complete).
To be eligible for a reduced fee your cat or dog must meet one or more of the criteria listed below:
- Desexed
- Over 10 years of age
Dogs only:
- Has undergone obedience training by an approved training organisation.
Puppy training does not qualify for reduced fee. - Registered with the Victorian Canine Association. Proof of animal owners
membership with an applicable organisation is required on application.
Note: proof is required - you can lodge a statutory declaration if you don't have proof
Pensioner concession non-desexed cat |
This registration is for cats that have been microchipped and not desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Pensioner concession desexed cat |
This registration is for cats that are desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Pensioner concession non-desexed dog
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This registration is for dogs that have been microchipped and not desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Pensioner concession desexed dog
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This registration is for dogs that are desexed (less than 2 min to complete):
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Pensioner concession dog over 10 years of age
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This registration is for dogs that are over 10 years of age and microchipped (less than 2 min to complete): |
Pensioner concession dog with approved obedience training
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This registration is for dogs that have achieved a certificate recognised by the Victorian Canine Association Inc. The following is a list of approved obedience training association(less than 2 min to complete):
A copy of the certificate is required. |
What your pet registration involves
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 that is currently run by the RSPCA. If your animal is currently registered and wearing its Darebin registration tag, you will be contacted as soon as possible to collect your pet
- a program to subsidise the de-sexing of pets living in Darebin and regular discounted microchipping days
- 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.