Register your dog or cat

If you have a dog or cat that is three months of age or older, it must be registered with Murrindindi Shire Council.

Find information below about registration fees and concessions.

Pet registration fees

Animal Registration Fees

(10 April 2024 - 9 April 2025)		 Amount $
Dog/cat registration $143.00
Dog/cat registration with pensioner concession $71.50
* Discounted dog/cat registration $46.00
* Discounted dog/cat registration with pensioner concession $23.00
Restricted breeds/declared animals $273.00

Guide dog registration

Animal tag replacement

$0.00

$4.80

*Pet owners are eligible for a discounted registration if their pet is:

  • desexed
  • over 10 years of age
  • a farm working dog
  • part of a domestic animal business or applicable organisation
  • has an obedience certificate issued by an approved organisation
  • a hound registered with the Game Management Authority 

Pensioner discounts are available to people holding a valid Concession Card. Health care cards are not eligible.

Your registration fee includes the State Government Levy per cat and dog. This levy is used to fund responsible pet ownership education programs.

Registration fees are charged annually. The registration year starts on 10 April and ends 9 April the following year.

How to register your pet

Follow the steps below to register your pet.

Online

Step 1.Keeping multiple pets?

Residents in residential areas are limited to keeping no more than two dogs and two cats. Residents in rural areas are limited to keeping up to five dogs and five cats. Before registering your pet(s), you will need to complete at Additional Animal Permit Application.

Step 2.Prepare your information

Have copies of evidence of desexing and microchipping available to help you complete the form. If you are entitled to a concession, have your Pensioner Concession Card number with you.

Step 3.Complete the form

Download and complete a Pet Registration Form(PDF, 28KB) and email it, along with any supporting documentation, to customer@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Step 4.Make payment

Pay your pet registration fee through our online payments portal.

Step 5.After you submit the form

A certificate of registration and identification tag will be mailed to you.

In Person

Step 1.Keeping multiple pets?

Residents in residential areas are limited to keeping no more than two dogs and two cats. Residents in rural areas are limited to keeping up to five dogs and five cats. Before registering your pet(s), you will need to complete at Additional Animal Permit Application.

Step 2.Prepare your information

Have copies of evidence of desexing and microchipping available to help you complete the form. If you are entitled to a concession, have your Pensioner Concession Card number with you.

Step 3.Visit us

Visit one of our Library and Customer Service Centres during our usual operating hours.

Step 4.Complete the form

You can find copies of our Pet Registration Form at our Library and Customer Service Centres - simply ask our friendly team for assistance. You can also download and complete the Pet Registration Form(PDF, 28KB) before you visit us.

Step 5.Make payment

Payment can be made in person by cash, cheque or card.

Step 6.After you submit the form

A certificate of registration and identification tag will be mailed to you.

Mail

Step 1.Keeping multiple pets?

Residents in residential areas are limited to keeping no more than two dogs and two cats. Residents in rural areas are limited to keeping up to five dogs and five cats. Before registering your pet(s), you will need to complete at Additional Animal Permit Application.

Step 2.Prepare your information

Have copies of evidence of desexing and microchipping available to help you complete the form. If you are entitled to a concession, have your Pensioner Concession Card number with you. 

Step 3.Complete the form

You can find copies of our Pet Registration Form at our Library and Customer Service Centres - simply ask our friendly team for assistance. You can also download and complete our Pet Registration Form(PDF, 28KB).

Step 4.Prepare a cheque

Payable to Murrindindi Shire Council. If you wish to pay by debit or credit card, ensure you tick this option on the Pet Registration Form and our Customer Service team will contact you to arrange payment once the form has been received.

Step 5.Mail your completed form

Mail your completed form to:

Murrindindi Shire Council

PO Box 138

Alexandra VIC 3714

Step 6.After you submit the form

A certificate of registration and identification tag will be mailed to you.

Contact Us

Phone

(03) 5772 0333

Email

customer@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Renewing your pet's registration?

The information on this page relates to registering a new pet. If you need to renew your pet's existing registration, use the link below.

Pay your pet registration renewal

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