Find out how to register your dog, renew an existing registration, transfer ownership and apply for permits such approval to keep more than two dogs. All dog registrations expire on 31 October, regardless of the registration date. For responsible dog ownership including preventing nuisance behaviour, barking and where you can exercise your dog, see Dog ownership.
Dog registration
If you have previously registered your dog with the City, you will receive a registration renewal by post in October each year.
You can pay your registration renewal online through the link below, or by visiting the City of Wanneroo’s Administration Centre.
If this is the first time you have registered your dog, you will need to complete an application for dog registration.
You can register your dog for one year, three years, or for a lifetime. Fees do apply (see below).
Important note: If you register your dog for one year between 1 June and 31 October, you will receive 50% discount. This is because all registration expires on the 31 October of the same year, regardless of the registration date.
Guide dogs, assistance dogs 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 recognised organisations, such as Assistance Dogs Australia, Seeing Eye Dogs, Royal Guide Dogs Association, Lions Hearing Dogs or VisAbility.
| Registration period | Sterilised dog | Sterilised dog Pensioner concession fee* | Unsterilised dog | Unsterilised dog Pensioner concession fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 year | $20 | $10 | $50 | $25 |
3 years | $42.50 | $21.25 | $120 | $60 |
Lifetime | $100 | $50 | $250 | $125 |
*The pensioner fee is for 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.
All dogs over three months of age must be microchipped (unless exempt) in accordance with the Dog Act 1976.
Transfer your dog registration or ownership
If the owner of the dog has changed, you must notify the City.
There are four options:
- Option 1 – Apply online (preferred): Complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form Online, see below.
- Option 2 – In person: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, then submit it at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm.
- Option 3 – By post: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, to City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946.
- Option 4 – By email: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, then email it to.
Important note: There is no charge to transfer or change your pet registration details.
Transfer of animal ownership form Pet transfer of council PDF
If you have moved from another local government area (Council) to the City of Wanneroo, you will need to complete the transfer of Council form.
There are four options:
- Option 1 – Apply online (preferred): Complete the Transfer of Council form online, see below.
- Option 2 – In person: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, then submit it at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm.
- Option 3 – By post: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, to City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946.
- Option 4 – By email: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, then email it to.
Lost and found dogs
Check the Animal Care Centre page to see if it has been collected. If your dog is wearing a current registration tab, the City will contact you wherever possible.
Please contact the City’s Animal Care Centre on (08) 9405 5000 (8.30am–5pm, Monday to Friday) or after on 1300 138 393.
Please notify the City if your dog has passed away so renewal notices are no longer issued.
Refunds may apply if:
Your dog had a lifetime registration and passed away within three years, and
The original lifetime registration was paid to the City, and
You provide a veterinarian letter or death certificate.
