First-time pet registration
You can register your pet for one year, three years, or lifetime. All registrations expire on 31 October, regardless of when they were paid, as the registration year runs from 1 November to 31 October.
In WA, all dogs over three months and cats over six months must be registered. First-time registrations must complete an Application for Cat and Dog Registration form, you’ll be prompted to sign in or create an account with the City:
Complete the online Application for Cat Registration
Complete the online Application for Dog Registration
Complete the online Application for Dog Registration - Assistance Dog
Dogs
- All dogs aged three months and over must be registered with the City of Wanneroo and microchipped.
- All dogs must wear both a registration tag and disc showing the owner’s name and address.
- Households in residential areas are limited to two dogs.
- Up to six dogs may be kept on a rural property (providing the rural property is over 4 hectares).
- If your dog is sterilised, you will need to provide proof of sterilisation with the application form. A veterinary surgeon's certificate is the only proof that can be accepted if applying online.
Guide Dog/Assistance Dog
An assistance dog is one that helps manage the effects of a disability or medical condition. Assistance, Guide, and Training Dogs are exempt from registration fees and should be registered for life. To qualify, provide a certificate or letter from one of the following organisations - Assistance Dogs Australia, Lions Hearing Dogs, Seeing Eye Dogs, Royal Guide Dogs Association and VisAbility Limited.
Cats
Cats over six months must be registered, microchipped, and sterilised (proof required). Households may keep up to three cats.
Registration fees
Dog registration fees
| Registration length | Cost for a sterilised dog | Cost for an unsterilised dog |
|---|---|---|
| One year | $20 ($10 for pensioner concession*) | $50 ($25 for pensioner concession*) |
| Three years | $42.50 ($21.25 for pensioner concession*) | $120 ($60 for pensioner concession*) |
| Lifetime | $100 ($50 for pensioner concession*) | $250 ($125 for pensioner concession*) |
Cat registration fees
| Registration length | Cost for a sterilised cat (all cats must be sterilised) |
|---|---|
| One year | $20 ($10 for pensioner concession*) |
| Three years | $42.50 ($21.25 for pensioner concession*) |
| Lifetime | $100 ($50 for pensioner concession*) |
*Pensioner concession of 50% applies to holders of:
- A current Pensioner Concession card, or;
- A Centrelink Commonwealth Seniors Health Card together with a Seniors Card, or;
- A Department of Veteran Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card together with a Seniors Card.
Renew pet registration
If your pet is already registered with the City of Wanneroo, you’ll receive a renewal notice each October. To renew complete the form below:
Pay for pet registration renewal online
Update your pet registration details
Transfer of Council
To transfer your pet’s registration from another council to the City of Wanneroo, complete the Transfer of Council Form:
Option One: Complete the online form (sign-in required)
Complete the online Transfer of Council Form
Option Two: Download the PDF and submit it via email, post, or in person
Download and complete the Transfer of Council Form
Transfer pet ownership/registration to another owner
To transfer pet ownership:
Option One: Complete the online form (sign-in required)
Complete the online Transfer of Ownership Form
Option Two: Download and submit via email, post, or in person. No fee applies for dog ownership transfers.
Download and complete the Transfer of Ownership Form
If your pet passes away
If your pet passes away, you will need to notify the City by completing the Notification of a Deceased Animal online form
Refunds may apply if:
- The pet had lifetime registration and passed within three years
- The original registration and payment were made to the City
- You provide a vet letter or death certificate.
Apply to keep more than two dogs or three cats
Residential households may keep up to two dogs and three cats. Rural properties over four hectares may keep up to six dogs. To keep more pets than allowed, complete the online application form (sign-in required):
Apply to Keep More Than Two Dogs online form
Apply to Keep More Than Three Cats online form
More information and contact
For more information, please call us on (08) 9405 5000 or contact us online.