Registration and microchipping play a crucial role in reuniting lost dogs with owners.
Registration and renewal requirements
Dogs may be registered for a period of one year, three years, or lifetime. Dog registration requirements include:
- All dogs must be registered and microchipped from the age of three months.
- Failing to register or microchip your dog may lead to a fine.
- Providing an alternative contact person when registering your dog is recommended. This can provide City Officers with an alternative contact if your dog has been found and you are not contactable.
- Animals registered for one year or three years, are required to renew their registration on 31 October in the year of registration expiry.
- Dogs must wear a collar displaying a current registration tag.
- It is recommended that a name tag with owner’s contact name and number is attached to the dog’s collar.
- Dogs must be on a leash in public areas and near play equipment, unless otherwise specified.
- Dogs must be under control at all times.
- Pick up all dog waste when out with your dog.
- Your property must have adequate fencing to confine your dog.
How to register your new dog
Register your dog:
- Online: Complete the New Registration Application or a Dog Form
- In person: Visit the Customer Care Centre, City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027
- Mail: Download and complete the registration form below and mail to City of Joondalup, PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.
Renew dog registration
The City will send you a reminder when your registration is due for renewal.
Renew your dog registration:
- Online: complete the Animal Registration Renewal Payments
- In person: visit the Customer Care Centre, City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027
- Mail: Complete the renewal form provided and mail to City of Joondalup, PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.
Important note: You will require the animal number allocated to your dog on your renewal notice.
Registration refunds
If your dog was registered before it was sterilised, you may be entitled to a refund. To apply for a refund, complete the Application for a Refund Form.
Important note: Refunds only apply for sterilisation of your dog, no refunds are available for dogs that have passed or for dogs leaving the state.
Dog registration fees
Dog registration fees as of November 2013.
| Fee type | 1 year | 3 year | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsterilised dog | $50 | $120 | $250 |
| Sterilised dog | $20 | $42.50 | $100 |
| Pensioner fee for sterilised dog* | $10 | $21.25 | $50 |
| Pensioner fee for unsterilised dog* | $25 | $60 | $125 |
| Dangerous dog (1 year only) | $50 | N/A | N/A |
*Pensioner concessions apply to holders of the following current cards:
- Pension Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs) or
- State Concession Card or
- A WA Seniors Card together with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
*Healthcare cards and Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White and Orange Cards are not accepted.
A copy of current concession card(s) must be submitted at the time of application for concessions to be applied.
Manage dog details
If you have moved and need to update details of an existing registration, please complete the Amend Cat or Dog Registration Details Form.
Important note: The remaining period of registration is transferrable between local governments in Western Australia. Registrations cannot be transferred between States.
It is the animal owners’ responsibility to complete the transfer of ownership form within 28 days of selling or giving a dog away. If you have sold or given away your dog to a new owner, please complete the Transfer Dog Registration Form.
Requirements for replacement tags
On occasions, tags may degrade, be chewed or lost and require replacement. In these situations, a new registration tag for your dog is required.
Replacement registration tags may only be issued if the registration for your animal is current.
If your animal registration has expired, an animal registration renewal payment will be required prior to a new tag being provided.
Request replacement tags
Request replacement tags:
- Online: complete the Request Replacement Registration Tag Form.
- In person: visit the Customer Care Centre, City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027
- By phone: call 9400 4000.
Keeping more than two dogs on your property requires special permission from the City.
In order to keep more than two dogs on your property you will need to:
- Submit an application and payment of the fee (non-refundable) via the Application to Keep More Than Two Dogs Form.
- An assessment will be conducted, including an inspection of the property where the dogs will be kept.
Pensioner concessions apply to holders of the following current cards:
- Pension Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs)
- State Concession Card
- A WA Seniors Card together with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
*Healthcare cards and Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White and Orange Cards are not accepted.
A copy of current concession card(s) must be submitted at the time of application for concessions to be applied.
Whilst losing a pet can be distressing, as difficult as this time may be, you will need to advise the City within 28 days of your pets passing. Providing this information assists with updating records and alleviates the possible upset of receiving a registration reminder.
Notify the City of a deceased dog
To notify the City, complete the Amend Cat or Dog Registration Details Form.
It is the owner or authorised agent’s responsibility to notify and register the dog with the Council to which they are moving to. If you need to transfer your registration from another council, please complete the Transfer of address form.
If your pet now resides at a different address, so that we may update our records, please complete the Notify Change of Address Form.