Find information about the fees associated with various animal permits including pet registrations and running an animal business.
Browse the table of contents in the drop downs below to find specific fee information.
Find out how much it costs to register your pet in the drop-down boxes listed below. Pet registration fees are updated every new financial year on 1 July. Your registration fee includes the State Government Levy per cat and dog. This levy is used to fund responsible pet ownership education programs. Pet replacement tags are free for all currently registered pets. For full details on what pet registration fees cover, visit the Register your pet page. New registrations are now valid until 10 April 2027.
All registration classes (except non-desexed) will be required to attach proof of that class. Cats must be desexed or proof must be supplied for exemption.
10 February 2026 - 9 October 2026
10 April 2027
Excess animal permit fees
Standard application
$211.00
Pension concession application
$92.70
Standard renewal
$159.00
Pension concession renewal
$48.41
The application fees cover:
A discount has been applied for applicants holding a current Pension Concession.
Check requirements for an Excess Animal Permit
The registration fee is payable when you lodge your application and is renewed yearly on April 10.
After the Community Safety Officer has assessed and approved your application you will receive your Domestic Animal Business Registration.
You are unable to trade in your premises until your Registration Certificate has been issued.
Dog training establishment
$257.50
Other animal business types including:
Catteries
Boarding kennels
Shelters
Pounds
Pet shops
Breeding establishments with more than 3 fertile females.
$412.00
Please visit the Animal Businesses page for details on how to apply.
A domestic animal business registration covers:
The registration fee may be refundable, depending on your circumstances. Apply here if you wish to be considered for a refund of your registration fee.
All Domestic Animal Business registrations are valid until 10 April each year.
If your initial registration is approved between 1 February – 10 April, we will register your premises until 10 April the following year.
This provides you with the remaining months of a current registration year at no charge.
Your registration is valid until 10 April each year.
The Clause 48 (2) of the Domestic Animals Act 984 requires proprietors to apply for renewal of their registration no less than 30 days before the registration is due to expire.
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