Register your dog or cat online

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.

You can only register your pet online if you meet the very specific eligibility requirements.

If you don't meet the criteria visit Registering your pet in NSW. This guide has all the information you need to register your pet offline.

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.

Currently, you can only register your dog or cat online, if:

• you had an account with the 'old' Pet Registry, before 28 June
• your MyServiceNSW account details exactly match the details that were on your old Pet Registry account, including your:
  • legal first and last name
  • mobile number
  • email address
• your pet was already linked to that account

OR

• you're a new pet owner, and:
  • you're creating a NSW Pet Registry account for the first time
  • your new pet was transferred to you using the new digital NSW Pet Registry after 1 July.

Note: If you do not meet the criteria visit Registering your pet in NSW.

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)
• to have had the pet transferred to you via the new digital NSW Pet Registry after 1 July
• the registration fee.

How to register

1. Select the 'Register online' button.
2. Select 'Log in to NSW Pet Registry'.
3. Select 'Continue with Service NSW'.
4. Log in or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
5. Follow the prompts to create your Pet Registry profile.
6. Select 'Register a pet' on your dashboard.
7. Select the specific pet.
8. Follow the prompts to pay the registration fee.