Register your pet
Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all cats and dogs must be microchipped and registered with Council by three months of age.
Microchipping alone does not register your pet.
Once registered, your pet will receive an identification tag. Please ensure your pet always wears this tag, as it helps us reunite you quickly if they become lost.
New pet registrations
Register your pet online or visit one of our customer service centres to complete a registration form.
What you need to register
- Microchipping certificate
- Desexing certificate (if applicable)
- Pension Concession or Veteran Affairs Gold Card (Health Care and Student Cards not accepted)
- Proof of registration with an approved organisation (if applicable)
- Proof of working dog, guide dog, customs dog, or service dog status (if applicable)
- Adoption proof and updated microchip details (if applicable)
If you are moving to the Macedon Ranges Shire and your pet is already registered with your previous Council, you can apply for a Transfer of Registration.
Check your pet's microchip details
Visit Pet Address to check which microchip registry holds your pet's details and update them if needed. Keeping your pet's microchip current helps ensure a safe return if lost.
Greyhounds and racing dogs
Pet greyhounds follow standard registration rules. Greyhound Racing Victoria registered dogs do not require Council registration. Owners of multiple registered racing dogs may need a planning permit. Call (03) 5422 0333 for details.
Dangerous, menacing and restricted breed dogs
Owners must declare dangerous, menacing or restricted breed dogs at registration. Heavy penalties apply for failing to comply with the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
Renew your pet registration
Registration renewals are due by 10 April each year.
A renewal form is posted out to owners of registered pets each year before the due date.
If you prefer to receive your animal registration via email, you will need to set this up via the enotices option found on your current year animal registration renewal.
Renew your registration
Fees and charges
The below registration fees are applicable for the registration period from 10 April 2025 to 9 April 2026 (note: new applications received from now onwards will be registered until 9 April 2026.)
Dogs
| Type |
Fee |
| Standard registration (not desexed) |
$208 |
| Standard registration - concession (not desexed) |
$104 |
| Desexed registration |
$64 |
| Desexed registration - concession |
$32 |
| Dogs over 10 years registration (not desexed) |
$64 |
| Dogs over 10 years registration - concession (not desexed) |
$32 |
| Working dog registration (not desexed) |
$69 |
| Working dog registration - concession (not desexed) |
$34.50 |
| Dangerous Dog registration |
$560 |
| Menacing or restricted breed registration |
$460 |
| Menacing or restricted breed registration - concession |
$230 |
| Guard Dog registration |
$208 |
| Obedience trained by approved organisation registration (not desexed) |
$64 |
| Obedience trained by approved organisation registration - concession (not desexed) |
$32 |
| Initial Shelter Adoption registration |
$20 |
| Assistance dog registration |
No charge |
| Foster Dog |
$7 |
| Transfer from another shire (current registration) |
$9 |
Cats
| Type |
Fee |
| Standard registration (not desexed) |
$151 |
| Standard registration - concession (not desexed) |
$75 |
| Desexed initial registration |
No charge |
| Desexed registration |
$50 |
| Desexed registration - concession |
$25 |
| Cat over 10 years registration (not desexed) |
$50 |
| Cat over 10 years registration - concession (not desexed) |
$25 |
| Foster cats |
$7 |
| Transfer from another shire (with current registration) |
$9 |
Update your animal's registration details
Change of address or phone number
If are moving home or your contact details have changed, please let us know so that we can update our records.
There are a number of ways to let us know:
Remember to also change your details with Microchips Australia. You can do so by contacting Central Animal Records on (03) 9706 3187.
Replacement Tags
You can obtain a replacement identification tag from any of our customer service centres during business hours.
Replacement tags cost $9.
Dogs and cats are required to wear tags whenever they are outside of their owner's premises.
These tags also make it easier to return lost or injured pets to their owners.
Deceased animals
If your dog or cat has passed away and you have received a pet registration renewal notice, please complete and return the slip on the back of the notice so that we can update our records.
Alternatively, you can call us on (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au
To learn more about the benefits of pet registration, visit Animal Welfare Victoria.