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First Time Online Pet Registration and Fees

Welcome to the City of Whitehorse and thanks for applying to register your pet.

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About Pet Registration

The registration period is from 10 April each year and you’ll be sent an annual renewal reminder in February - March. By providing your mobile phone number and contact email, we can save paper by sending you registration reminders. We may also send dog owners a text message to inform them of fireworks occurring in the area.

We will waive the fee if you’re moving from another council and have already paid your registration for the current year. However, we will need proof of this, so have the Certificate of Current Registration from the other Council ready to upload (NOTE: A Pet Registration Renewal Notice will not be accepted).

To register your pet in Whitehorse for the first time, choose the link to the correct registration type in the tables below. Please don't forget to provide the required documentary evidence to support your application.

Registration of Declared Dangerous, Menacing and Restricted Dogs

Applications to register Dangerous or Restricted Breed Dogs may not be made online, please contact 03 9262 6333 and ask for Community Laws. Declared Menacing Dogs may be registered on-line. See below for the registration link and cost.

Applicable Organisations for Reduced Registration Fees

An applicable organisation is approved by the Minister for Agriculture under section 5A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (DA Act). Current applicable organisations include any of the following:

  1. Australian National Cats Inc
  2. Dogs Victoria
  3. Feline Control Council (Victoria) Inc.
  4. The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc.
  5. Master Dog Breeders & Associates
  6. Responsible Pet Breeders Australia.

Proof of membership must be provided when you apply.

Registration Application Evidence Required

  • A copy of the Microchip certificate and microchip number (15 digits)
  • Sterilisation / desexing certificate

Dog Registration

Fee Type Description Pro-Rata Fee (Until 9 April 2024)
Full Fee

Select if your pet is not desexed and under 10 years old.

 $108
Full Fee Concession*

Select if your pet is not desexed and under 10 years old.

 $54
Reduced Fee

Select if one of the following applies:

  • Your pet is desexed
  • Over 10 years old
  • Used for breeding by proprietor of Domestic Animal Business
  • Registered with an applicable organisation (for a list of organisations see above)
  • Are certified obedience trained
  • Kept for working stock.

* Proof must be provided for any of the above criteria

 $33
Reduced Fee Concession*

Select if one of the following applies:

  • Your pet is desexed
  • Over 10 years old
  • Used for breeding by proprietor of Domestic Animal Business
  • Registered with an applicable organisation (for a list of organisations see above)
  • Are certified obedience trained
  • Kept for working stock.

* Proof must be provided for any of the above criteria

* Concession fees only apply to Pensioner card, War Widow Entitlement and TPI card holders. Health Care and Concession cards are not accepted.

 $11
Declared Menacing Dogs Menacing Dogs $318 (No discounts available)
Declared Dangerous and Restricted Breed Dogs Dangerous or Restricted Breed Dogs Contact Council on 03 9262 6333 and ask for Community Laws
Guide Dog

A guide dog for a visually or hearing impaired person. NOTE: This does not include a companion or assistance animal.

* Guide dog proof must be provided

 $0
Guide Dog Puppy - Carer

A fostered guide dog puppy in training for a visually or hearing impaired person. NOTE: This does not include a companion animal.

* Guide dog puppy proof must be provided

 $0
Government Authority

A dog working with a person who is carrying out duties for a department or agency of the State or Commonwealth. 

* Government working dog proof must be provided

 $0
Under 3 Months of Age

Evidence the dog is under three months of age must be provided.

 $0
Transfer from Another Council*

Select only if your pet is currently registered with another Victorian Council. 

Proof of adoption or a Certificate of Registration is required. A Certificate of Registration is a document which needs to be obtained from the Council where the animal is currently registered. NOTE: a Pet Registration Renewal Notice from that Council is not sufficient.

* The registration fee will be waived for this registration period only.

 $0

    Cat Registration

    Cats in the City of Whitehorse being registered for the first time are required to be desexed unless exempt. Proof of exemption is required to be provided.

    Fee Type Description Pro-Rata Fee (Until 9 April 2024)
    Full Fee

    Select if your pet is not ** desexed and under 10 years old.

    **Cats in the City of Whitehorse being registered for the first time  are required to be desexed unless exempt. Proof of exemption is required to be provided

    		 $58.50
    Reduced Fee

    Select if one of the following applies:

    • Your pet is desexed
    • Over 10 years old
    • Used for breeding by proprietor of Domestic Animal Business;
    • Registered with an applicable organisation (see list of organisations above);

    * Proof must be provided for any of the above criteria

    		 $21.50
    Full Fee Concession

    Select if your pet is not desexed and under 10 years old.

    **Cats in the City of Whitehorse being registered for the first time  are required to be desexed unless exempt. Proof of exemption is required to be provided

    * Concession fees only apply to Pensioner card, War Widow Entitlement and TPI card holders. Health Care and Concession cards are not accepted.

    		 $28.50
    Reduced Fee Concession

    Select if one of the following applies:

    • Your pet is desexed
    • Over 10 years old
    • Used for breeding by proprietor of Domestic Animal Business
    • Registered with an applicable organisation (for a list of organisations see above).

    * Proof must be provided for any of the above criteria

    * Concession fees only apply to Pensioner card, War Widow Entitlement and TPI card holders. Health Care and Concession cards are not accepted.

    		 $6.50
    Under 3 Months

    Evidence the cat is under three months of age must be provided.

    		 $0
    Transfer from Another Council*

    Select only if your pet is currently registered with another Victorian Council. 

    Proof of adoption or a Certificate of Registration is required. A Certificate of Registration is a document which needs to be obtained from the Council where the animal is currently registered. NOTE: a Pet Registration Renewal Notice from that Council is not sufficient.

    * The registration fee will be waived for this registration period only.

    		 $0