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Dog Lifetime Registrations

Details of Dog Lifetime Registrations

Under the Companion Animals Act, 1988, from 1st October, 2002 all dogs over the age of 6 months must be microchipped, and unregistered dogs over 10 years must be lifetime registered.

Penalties for non compliance range from $550 to $2200.

Fees for dogs under 10 years are:-
Non desexed dog $150
Desexed dog $40
Desexed dog (pensioner) $15
Recognised breeder $40 and 
Assistance Animal - Free * 

Proof of the dog's age may be ascertained in any of the following ways:-
1. Dog's d.o.b. on an original Dog Act receipt 
2. A signed certificate/letter from a Vet 
3. A statutory declaration by the owner of the dog

* Before a dog can be lifetime registered, it must be microchipped by a Vet. Then the microchip documents and proof of desexing (if applicable) must be taken to the Council office.

A Pensioner Card must be produced in order to receive the pensioner rate for registration. 

Contact details
Regulations Officer
02 6895 4444 (ph)
02 6895 3478 (fax)
council@lachlan.nsw.gov.au

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