Registering your dog or cat not only helps keep them safe, it also helps us to reunite you quickly if they ever get lost.
All cats and dogs over the age of three months old must be registered.
Register your pet for the first time
Expand the sections below to find out what kind of registration applies to you.
Registration fees
A range of registration fees apply depending on various factors like:
- the breed of your pet
- if it's desexed
- if you're eligible for reduced fees
- if you hold a pension card.
If you're registering your pet for the first time, we charge a pro-rata rate according to the time of year when you register. Registrations made on or after 10 October are charged a half price fee. These registrations are valid for the current registration year.
Dog registration fees
Effective 10 October 2024
| Fee type |
Normal rate |
Pensioner |
|
Standard (not de-sexed, fixed or sterilised)
|
$170.15
|
$84.70
|
|
Reduced
(de-sexed, fixed or sterilised)
|
$55.00
|
$27.50
|
|
Dangerous, menacing or restricted breed
|
$341.25
|
$341.25
|
|
Guard or protective services
|
$170.65
|
$170.65
|
Cat registration fees
| Fee type |
Normal rate |
Pensioner |
|
Standard (not de-sexed, fixed or sterilised)
|
All cats must be desexed (unless exempt)
|
All cats must be desexed (unless exempt)
|
|
Reduced (de-sexed, fixed or sterilised)
|
$28.55
|
$14.25
|
Notes
- All dog and cat registration fees include the State Government Levy of $4.39.
- A 50% discount is offered from 10 October each year on all registration fees marked with *.
Reduced fee and concessions
Desexing
Proof of desexing is required to receive the reduced rate. Please contact your Vet to assist with providing this proof. All cats must be desexed prior to applying for registration (unless an exemption applies).
Reduced fee categories
You may be eligible for a reduced fee if your animal fits into any of the following categories (proof must be provided):
- De-sexed dogs/cats (Cats MUST be desexed unless exempt)
- Dogs/cats over 10 years of age
- Dogs that have undergone obedience training which complies with regulations
- Dogs kept for working stock (proof of Primary production must be supplied)
- Dogs registered with Dogs Victoria (previously known as Victorian Canine Association) or MDBA (Master Dog Breeders Association)
- Cats registered with Feline Control Council, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, the Waratah National Cat Alliance or the Cat Authority of Victoria.
Note: No fees payable for Guide dogs, Customs dogs, or Greyhounds registered with GRV.
Pensioner concession
To receive discounted pension registration fees you must be the holder of any of the listed cards below:
- Department of Veterans Affairs’ Repatriation Health
- Card specifying a War Widow or TPI
- Department of Veterans Affairs’ Pensioner Concession card
- Centrelink Pension Concession Card
Note: Centrelink Health Care Cards are NOT accepted.
Register your guide or government authority dog
All guide dogs and government authority dogs can be registered for free. All you need is the relevant supporting documentation.
You can apply by completing the animal registration form.
Once your application has been processed, you will receive your pet's new tag and confirmation of registration in the post a few days later.
Dangerous and menacing dogs and restricted breeds
The following restricted breeds must be declared:
- Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Fila Brasileiro
- Dogo Argentino
- Japanese Tosa
- Perro De Presa.
If you don't advise us that you own a dangerous dog (declared or guard dog) and/or a menacing dog at time of registration, you will be liable for penalties and/or court action.
For more information, visit our dangerous animals and restricted breeds page.
How to register
Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all new pets more than 3 months of age must be microchipped and registered.
Starting a new registration? Make sure you’re ready to register by checking:
If you have more than one pet, you will need to fill out a form for each one.
Follow the steps below to submit your pet registration.