Companion Animal Fees & Charges (Microchipping and Registration)

A lifetime registration fee is payable once only for the lifetime of your cat or dog in NSW.

Reduced registration fees are eligible for de-sexed animals and for pension card holders. See more information on Lifetime Registration here.

Registration fees are remitted by Council to the State Government. See more information by the NSW Office of Local Government on microchipping and registration by clicking here

All fees may be subject to change without notice by the NSW State Government.

Registration Type Registration Description Species Fees as of
1 July 2023 (FY 23/24)
Dog – Desexed (by relevant age) Registration Fee for a dog desexed by 6 months of age Dog $75
Dog – Desexed (by relevant age eligible pensioner) Dog owned by an eligible pensioner & desexed by 6 months of age Dog $32
Dog – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) Desexed dog sold by an eligible pound or shelter Dog $0
Dog – Not Desexed or Desexed (after relevant age) Combined Registration Fee & additional fee for a dog not desexed by 6 months of age Dog $252
Dog – Not Desexed (not recommended) Dog with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed Dog $75
Dog – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) Dog not desexed & kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes Dog $75
Dog – Working Working dog Dog $0
Dog – Service of the State Dog in the service of the State, for example, a Police Dog Dog $0
Assistance Animal Animal under 6 months of age training to be an assistance animal, ie, a Guide dog Dog/Cat $0
Cat – Desexed or Not Desexed Desexed or non-desexed cat Cat $65
Cat – Eligible Pensioner Desexed cat owned by an eligible pensioner Cat $32
Cat – Desexed (sold by pound/shelter) Desexed cat sold by an eligible pound/shelter. Cat $0
Cat – Not Desexed (not recommended) Cat with written notification from a vet that it should not be desexed Cat $65
Cat – Not Desexed (recognised breeder) Cat not desexed & kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes Cat $65
Late Fee If registration fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered Dog/Cat $21
Permit Type Permit Description Permit Fee Permit Fee -including Late Fee
Not Desexed Cat Cat not desexed by 4 months of age $92 $113
Dangerous Dogs Dog declared to be dangerous $221 $242
Restricted Dogs Dog declared to be restricted breed or restricted by birth $221 $242
*An eligible pensioner is a person in receipt of the aged pension, war widow pension or disability pension. If you are unsure whether you are an eligible pensioner, please contact your local council.

Surrender Fees - DOG or CAT:
  • Dog or Cat: $ Nil
  • Please note: Whilst there is no fee to Surrender your animal, Surrenders are by appointment only with the Animal Rehoming Officer. Contact 1300 176 077 to book an appointment.
    For more information on Surrendering your animal click here

    Please do not turn up to our Pound & Rehoming Centre with no appointment expecting to have it surrendered on the spot.
     
Impounding Fees
  • Dog or Cat impounding fee – 1st day: $61.00
  • Dog or Cat impounding fee per additional day: $37.00
  • Dog or Cat impounded within a 12 month period: = DOUBLE INITIAL IMPOUNDING FEE: $132.00
Adoption Fees 

Fees include desexing, microchipping, 1st vaccination, and registration

  • Male Dog:       $355
  • Female Dog:   $410
  • Male Cat:        $244
  • Female Cat:    $287
Cat Trap Hire
It is to be noted under the provisions of the Companion Animals Act 1998 cats within New South Wales are considered to have no boundaries and are free to roam. Due to this freedom we are unable to actively patrol with a view of seizing stray cats, and it is often difficult to determine someone's pet from a stray, homeless or feral cat.
 
  • Deposit: $76.00
  • Hire Fee (per week): $36.00
Microchipping Fees                   
  • Dog or Cat (by a Animal Rehoming Staff only): $25.00

  • Litter of pups (3 or more): $17.70 per animal

Are there any refunds for lifetime registration fees?

No. In NSW, registration is required once only and is valid for the animal's lifetime. As a result, it is not possible to obtain a refund if, for example, you have your animal desexed or your animal dies after you register it.

Access Lifetime Registration Form R2 by clicking here

NSW Office of Local Government - Pet Registration – Fact Sheet

You can view more information about Pet Registration at www.petregistry.nsw.gov.au

Griffith City Council Websites