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Lifetime Registration Form (NSW Companion Animal)

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About this form

ABOUT THIS FORM

Please use this form to apply for lifetime registration of a cat or dog under the Companion Animals Act 1998. Please note that if you give false or misleading information you may be fined. 

STEP 1 - MICROCHIPPING

Cats and dogs in NSW must be permanently identified by microchipping by the time the animal is 12 weeks old or prior to being sold or given away under the Companion Animals Act 1998. Once the animal is microchipped, these identification details are entered into the NSW Companion Animal Register. A certificate is then issued to the owner with the identification details. If this has not occurred you can a Vet or Authorised Identifier can complete a Verification of Existing Microchip Form. 

STEP 2 - REGISTRATION

If you have trouble registering your pet through the petregistry.nsw.gov.au Council can assist you with your registration.

You’ll need to: 

  • Complete this Form
  • If change of ownership has not occurred via the NSW Pet Registry you will need to provide a signed and completed a Change of Ownership form OR obtain a Statutory Declaration.
  • Proof to support registration selection under the following registration types
    • Desexed -  a letter, certificate or clear receipt from a vet OR a statutory declaration from the owner
    • Recognised breeder - proof of current membership of Dogs NSW, NSW Cat Fanciers Association, Waratah State Cat Alliance or any other body approved by the Chief Executive, and, documentation verifying the cat or dog is of a breed accepted by the recognised breeder body, and, a signed statement from the member that the animal is to be kept for breeding purposes.
    • Pensioner – current pensioner concession card or other proof of status as an eligible pensioner.
    • Assistance animal – a statement from a recognised assistance animal training organisation (eg NSW Guide Dog Association) that the animal is trained, or is being trained, as an assistance animal and is used as an assistance animal.
    • Working Dog – the owner must satisfy council that the dog is primarily used for the droving, tending, working or protecting of stock (includes a dog being trained as a working dog)
    • Registered racing Greyhound – Greyhound is registered in accordance with the rules under the Greyhound Racing Act 2009.

FEES AND CHARGES

DOG REGISTRATION FEES

  • Standard Fee $252

DOG REGISTRATION DISCOUNTED RATES

  • Desexed by 6 months of age $75
  • Desexed and owned by pensioner $32
  • Not desexed, not recommended by vet $75
  • Not desexed, recognised breeder $75
  • Working, Service or Assistance Animal $0
  • Sold by pound or shelter and desexed $0

CAT REGISTRATION FEE

  • Standard fee $65

CAT REGISTRATION DISCOUNTED RATES

  • Desexed and owned by pensioner $32
  • Sold by pound or shelter and desexed $0

NOT DESEXED AND OVER 4 MONTHS OLD 

  • Standard Registration Fee or $65 and an annual permit is required each year the cat is not desexed in addition to the registration fee of $92.
  • Recognised breeders and cats not recommended for desexing for medical reasons (by a vet) are exempt

OTHER FEES

  • $21 late fee – registration not paid 28 days after the animal is 6 months of age or after the annual permit requirement took effect

NOTE:

Registration and late fees are set and charged in accordance with the NSW Pet Registry. 

The Administration Fee is set as per the current Council's Fees and Charges. 

A Credit Card Surcharge of 0.55% applies for processing online applications. 

YOUR PRIVACY

Port Stephens Council is committed to protecting your privacy.  We take reasonable steps to comply with relevant legislation and Council policy.

Purpose: Council is collecting this information to register your animal with the NSW Pet Registry. 

Intended recipients: Council staff and other government agencies.

Supply:  This information is a statutory requirement.

Consequence of Non Provision: Your application may not be accepted or processed due to a lack of information.

Storage and security:  This document will be saved in Council’s records management system in accordance with Council policy and relevant legislation. Your information will be entered/updated on the NSW Companion Animal Registry. Only authorised people, such as the Council staff and Police, can access the information on the NSW Companion Animal Register and only to enforce the Companion Animal Act 1998.

If you are concerned that the disclosure of your information could jeopardise the safety of you or your family, you may request that these details be suppressed. If this is the case, we recommend that you do not list your animal on any private databases. Please contact Council on 02 4988 0255. 

This information is collected on behalf of the Office of Local Government (Locked Bag 3015 Nowra NSW 2541), and is held on the NSW Companion Animals Register.

Access:  Please contact Council on (02) 4980 0255 to enquire how you can access information

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Registration Information

ANIMAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

This form must be completed for each individual animal you would like to register. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Type of registration: *

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Species: *

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Age of Animal: *

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Age of Animal: *

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Is the animal desexed: *

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What age was the animal at the time of desexing?: *

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Has your vet recommended that you don't desex your animal: *

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Do you already have a Annual Permit: * An annual permit of $92 is required each year the cat is not desexed in addition to the registration fee of $65.00

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ANIMAL INFORMATION

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Was your animal microchipped outside of NSW?: *

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Sex of animal: *

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Dangerous dog: *

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Currently lost animal: *

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PROOF OF DESEXING

Please upload a letter, certificate or clear receipt from a vet OR a statutory declaration from the owner to as proof of desexing. 

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VETS RECOMMENDATION NOT TO DESEX ANIMAL

Please upload a letter from your vet outlining their recommendation to not desex your animal. 

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ASSISTANCE ANIMAL PROOF

Please upload a statement from a recognised assistance animal training organisation (eg NSW Guide Dog Association) that the animal is trained, or is being trained, as an assistance animal and is used as an assistance animal. 

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PENSIONER CONCESSION PROOF

Please upload a current pensioner concession card OR other proof of status as an eligible pensioner. 

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RECOGNISED BREEDER PROOF

Recognised breeders must upload proof of current membership of Dogs NSW, NSW Cat Fanciers Association, Waratah State Cat Alliance or any other body approved by the Chief Executive, and, documentation verifying the cat or dog is of a breed accepted by the recognised breeder body, and, a signed statement from the member that the animal is to be kept for breeding purposes. 

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REGISTERED RACING GREYHOUND

Greyhound registered in accordance with the rules under the Greyhound Racing Act 2009. 

RESCUED ANIMAL (POUND / SHELTER) PROOF

Please upload a letter or documentation (eg: Change of Address Form) proving that your animal was rescued from a pound or shelter. 
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WORKING DOG PROOF

Please upload a statement dealing that the dog is primarily used for the droving, tending, working or protecting of stock (including a dog being trained as a working dog). 

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ANNUAL CAT PERMIT

Please upload a copy of your Annual Cat Permit. 

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Owners Details

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP / ADDRESS DETAILS

Has there been a change to the animals Address Details OR Change in Owner / Owners Details since the animal was microchipped: *

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Please select which details you need to change: *

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CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

If you have the Previous Owner's Consent / obtained a Statutory Declaration, please complete and upload the Change of Owner Details Form (NSW Companion Animal) below. 

OR

Gather the Previous Owner's Consent / obtain a Statutory Declaration then complete Change of Owner Details Form (NSW Companion Animal) and email it to council@portstephen.nsw.gov.au.

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OWNERS DETAILS

The owner must be a person 18 years and over. If the animal is a dog the owner must not be disqualified from owning a dog, 

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Signature of Owner: *

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Important Information

WHAT HAPPENS NOW? 

Your information will be entered on the NSW Companion Animal Register within 7 days. Once the information has been entered on the Register you should receive a Certificate recording your details as the new owner.

Only authorised people, such as the Council staff and Police, can access the information on the NSW Companion Animal Register and only to enforce the Companion Animal Act 1998.

If you are concerned that the disclosure of your information could jeopardise the safety of you or your family, you may request that these details be suppressed. If this is the case, we recommend that you do not list your animal on any private databases.  Please contact Council on 02 4988 0255. 

This information is collected on behalf of the Office of Local Government (Locked Bag 3015 Nowra NSW 2541), and is held on the NSW Companion Animals Register.

WHAT TO DO IF THERE ARE ERRORS ON THE CERTIFICATE

You can correct or update the information on your animal Certificate by visiting the NSW Pet Registry or by contacting Council. You may need to provide written proof before Council can amend your record.

Council will provide you with a new Certificate once the changes have been processed.

WHAT TO DO IF CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE

If circumstances change, you need to visit the NSW Pet Registry or contact or contact any local council to update your animal's record within a certain period of time. You may need to provide a copy of your certificates or a copy of this form.

Some examples of changed circumstances are: 

  • Change of ownership, either sold or given away - the "old" owner must notify Council within 14 Days
  • Change of Address - within 14 days
  • Change of any other of the animals details eg: is desexed - within 14 days
  •  A court declaration that the dog is dangerous is made or revoked - within 7 days
  • The animal dies - within 28 days
  •  The animal is missing for more than 72 hours - within 96 hours of when the animal went missing
  • The animal has been found after having being reported missing (notification must be given within 72 hours after the animal is found) 

If you don't notify of any of these changes or you give false information or misleading information you may be fined.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SELL OR GIVE AWAY THIS ANIMAL

Before selling or giving away your animal, you should get a copy of the "change of owner / details form" from any local Council. Both you and the new owner will have to complete and sign the form. 

As the 'old' owner, you have the responsibility of sending the complete form to any local Council within 14 days. You will need to attach a copy of this form or your Certificate to the "change of owner / details form"

Form cannot be submitted until all field errors on this page have been fixed.

Payment

FEES AND CHARGES

Registration and late fees are set and charged in accordance with the NSW Pet Registry. 

The Administration Fee is set as per the current Council's Fees and Charges. 

A Credit Card Surcharge of 0.55% applies for processing online applications. 

 

TAX INVOICE AND PAYMENT RECEIPT

TAX INVOICE

Dog Registration - Not Desexed:
Dog Registration - Desexed over 7 Months Old:
Dog Registration - Pensioner (Not Desexed):
Dog Registration - Registered racing Greyhound (Not Desexed):
Dog Registration - Registered racing Greyhound (Desexed over 7 Months):
Dog Registration - Rescued Animal (Pound / Shelter) - Not Desexed:
Dog Registration - Desexed prior to 7 months of age:
Fee Type - Registered racing Greyhound:
Dog Registration - Pensioner (Animal Desexed):
Dog Registration - Not Desexed (Vet Recommendation):
Dog Registration - Recognised Breeder:
Dog Registration - Working Dog:
Dog Registration - Assistance Animal:
Dog Registration - Rescued Animal (Pound / Shelter):
Dog Registration - Rescued Animal (Pound / Shelter):
Cat Registration - Desexed:
Cat Registration - Not Desexed (Less than 5 Months):
Cat Registration - Recognised breeder:
Cat Registration - Not Desexed (Vet Recommendation):
Cat Registration - Rescued Animal (Not Desexed):
Cat Registration - Pensioner (Not Desexed):
Cat Registration - Pensioner (Not recommend by vet for desexing):
Cat Registration - Pensioner (animal desexed):
Cat Registration - Rescued Animal:
Cat Registration - Not desexed (Older than 5 Months):

GST (Exempt): 

$0.00

TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE AMOUNT:
Late Fee:

GST (Exempt): 

$0.00

TOTAL LATE FEE AMOUNT:
Annual Cat Permit Fee:

GST (Exempt): 

$0.00

TOTAL ANNUAL PERMIT FEE:
Late Fee - Annual Cat Permit:

GST (Exempt): 

$0.00

TOTAL LATE FEE AMOUNT:
LATE FEE CALCULATION FOR TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog Combined Formula:
Late Applicable Calculation - Cat Combined Formula:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Not Desexed:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Desexed:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Assistance Animal:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Pensioner (animal desexed):
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Recognised breeder:
Late Applicable Calculation - Dog - Registered racing Greyhound:
Late Applicable Calculation - Cat - Not Desexed:
Late Applicable Calculation - Cat - Desexed:
Late Applicable Calculation -Cat - Pensioner (animal desexed):
Late Applicable Calculation - Cat - Recognised breeder:
Late Applicable Calculation - Cat - Not Desexed - No Annual Cat Petmit:
Annual Permit Registration Applicable Calculation:

Surcharge Type: 

0.55% Credit Card (CC)

GST (Exempt): 

$0.00

TOTAL CC SURCHARGE AMOUNT:

AMOUNT PAYABLE

TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE (incl. 0.55% credit card surcharge):
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE - COMBINED TAX INVOICE FORMULAS FOR BPOINT CALCULATION:
BPOINT FORMULA:

PAYMENT RECEIPT

Port Stephens Council | ABN: 16 744 377 876
Address: 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, 2324 | Phone: (02) 49880255 | Fax: (02) 49873612
Webite: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au | Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Amount payable (BPOINT):

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PROCEED TO SECURE PAYMENT GATEWAY

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Once you click "Submit" you will be taken to Council's secure payment gateway (BPOINT) to make a credit card payment.

Payment of the application fee is required to complete the submission of your application.

Fee Type: Standard fee $252 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate - Desexed by 6 months of age $75.00 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate - Desexed and owned by pensioner $32 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate - Not desexed, not recommended by vet $75 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate -Not desexed, recognised breeder $75 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate - Working, Service or Assistance Animal $0 (2023/2024):
Dog Registration - Discounted Rate - Sold by pound or shelter and desexed $0 (2023/2024):
Cat registration fee - Standard Fee $65 (2023/2024):
Cat registration fee - Discounted rate - Owned by pensioner $32 (2023/2024):
Cat registration fee - Discounted rate - Sold by pound or shelter and desexed $0 (2023/2024):
Not desexed > 4 mths old Annual permit each year the cat is not desexed in addition to registration fee $65 (2023/2024):
Cat - Not desexed & over 4 months old - Annual Permit Fee - $92 (2023/2024):
Late Fee - $21 (2023/2024): registration not paid 28 days after animal is 6 months of age or after the annual permit requirement took effect
Late Fee for Annual Cat Permit $21 (2023/2024):

Form cannot be submitted until all field errors on this page have been fixed.

ℹ️ Need help? If you need help completing this form you can contact Council on 4988 0255.

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