Animal registration and renewal payments

Information on facilities for animal registration and renewal payments.

It is legally compulsory for all dogs and cats over the age of three months to be registered with Council. All animal registration renewals must be paid to Council by 10 April each year. Failure to register an animal carries a penalty of $227.

Should your dog or cat become lost, its tag - which must be worn at all times - will significantly increase the chance for you to be reunited.

Lost tags can be replaced free of charge. It is a good idea to record the tag number to assist with identification should you lose your pet.

As well as the usual collar-tags worn by pets, Council encourages all cat and dog owners who registered their pets before 1 May 2007 to microchip their pets.

As of 1 May 2007, all new animals registered with Council are required to be microchipped before registration. Early desexing also helps protect cats and dogs from serious diseases and prevents unwanted kittens and pups in our community.

All new animal registrations must come to Council in person via Customer Service and owners must show relevant documents.

Payment methods

Australia Post

Payments may be made at any post office by cash, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS on presentation of your renewal notice. Please ensure that cheques are made payable to 'City of Boroondara' and crossed 'Not negotiable'.

To pay by Australia Post's POSTbillpay service, phone 13 18 16 or pay online.

Bpay

Animal renewal payments can be made through Bpay by contacting your participating bank's customer service department. You will be required to quote your Biller Code (#141705) and Reference number.

Payments may be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or from your savings or cheque account.

More information is available at www.Bpay.com.au

Please Note: Bpay should not be used for new animal registration payments. All new animal registration must be done in person with Customer Service. Phone 9278 4444 for more information.

In person

Council cashiers are available at Camberwell and Hawthorn customer service centres from 8.30am to 5pm weekdays and at Kew Library seven days a week during library opening hours.

Council offices located at:

  • 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
  • 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
  • corner Cotham Road and Civic Drive, Kew

Payment can be made by EFTPOS, credit card, cash, cheque or money order.