Introduction
All pet dogs and cats in NSW need to be registered on the NSW Pet Registry. This must be done after the animal has been microchipped, and:
- 12 weeks from their date of birth, or
- on the day their ownership is transferred (if that happens before the dog or cat is 12 weeks old).
Registration covers the dog or cat for its lifetime, even if their owner changes.
Eligibility
You must be aged 18 or over to own a dog or cat, and the pet must be microchipped prior to being registered. The person who is selling or giving the pet away is responsible for having the animal microchipped.
What you need
- a MyServiceNSW Account
- you can create one when you start the pet registration process
- you may need details from 2 identity documents (such as Australian driver licence, Medicare card, passport)
- the registration fee.
If you're unable to register online, you'll need:
- the following PDF forms:
- Lifetime registration (R2)
- Change of owner (C3A) (completed and signed by the original owner)
- Permanent Identification (P1A) (breeders only)
- the registration fee (if applicable)
If the pet was not transferred into your name at the point of purchase:
- proof of purchase
- a statutory declaration
If your pet has come from interstate or overseas:
- an M1 form – PDF
- a statutory declaration.
How to register
- Select the 'Register online' button.
- Select 'Log in to NSW Pet Registry'.
- Select 'Continue with Service NSW'.
- Log in or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
- Follow the prompts to create your Pet Registry profile.
- Select 'Register a pet' on your dashboard.
- Select the specific pet.
- Follow the prompts to pay the registration fee.
If you're unable to register your pet online:
- Gather the required documents.
- Visit your local council, with your documentation and registration fee (if applicable).
More information
Your pet does not have to be desexed at the time of registration. In NSW, there are additional charges for owning a non-desexed pet.
You'll be charged an:
- additional fee if you do not desex your dog by 6 months of age
- annual permit fee if you do not desex your cat by 4 months of age.