Registration forms are available from your local Shire office. You will need to show proof of microchipping, which your vet will provide.

Dog Registration

As per the Dog Act 1976, all residents 18 years or older who are owners of dogs are required to register their dog(s) with their nearest Local Government Authority. All dogs must be microchipped before they can be registered.

If your dog is aged three (3) months or older, you are legally required to register the animal with your local Council. It is an offence not to register your dog(s), and you may be issued with a fine for failing to comply.

Cat Registration

The Cat Act 2011 requires all cats aged six (6) months or older to be sterilised and registered with their nearest Local Government Authority. It is an offence not to register your cat(s), and you may be issued with a fine for failing to comply.

Registration forms are available from your local Shire office. You will need to show proof of sterilisation and microchipping, which your vet will provide.

Fees

The period of registration (or dog year) runs from 1 November to 31 October, regardless of when the dog is actually registered.

Dog Registration Fees

	1 Year	3 Year	Lifetime
Unsterilised Dog	$50	$120	$250
Sterilised Dog	$20	$42.50	$100
Dangerous Dog Fee: $50 + registration (one year only)

Cat Registration Fees

Annual registration	$20
Three year registration	$42.50
Lifetime registration	$100
Annual application for approval or renewal of approval to breed cats (per cat)	$100

Pensioner - 50% off Regular fees

How to Submit Your Registration Forms

Registration forms can be collected from your local Shire of Ashburton office, where they will also need to be submitted. Please note, we will not accept digital versions of these forms.

See below details to access your local office.