Congratulations on your new best friend. Now that you have got your pet, you will need to register your microchipped pet with us.

Registering your pet lets you reunite with them quickly if they ever get lost.

When do you need to register?

Before your pet reaches three months (12 weeks) of age you need to:

1. microchip your pet with a vet and 
2. register them with us. 

You can only register your pet after they have been microchipped. 

Why does your pet need to be microchipped?

A microchip is a small computer chip about the size of a grain of rice - implanted just under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck. It is a common, safe and painless procedure that takes a few seconds. Each microchip has a unique number that can be detected with a microchip scanner. 

A microchipped pet allows us to easily identify your pet to safely return to you if they become lost or stray. Always keep your contact details up to date. 

If you need an exemption from microchipping, you have to provide proof from a vet documenting why your pet's health would be harmed by the procedure.

Learn more

How much does registration cost?

Pet registration fees vary depending on your pet's circumstances. Check below if you are eligible for a discounted registration fee. 

Discounts also apply pets who are:

• desexed (see above fee table)
• over 10 years (see above fee table). 
   

How to register your pet

Complete an application for each pet you are registering. Check if you need to apply for an excess animal permit.

To register a pet, you will need:

• your pet’s microchip number
• proof of desexing (desexing certificate) where appropriate
• a copy of pension concession card if you have one.

You can pay online by credit or debit card using our links below.

 For cats:

Less than six months of age

Cat less than six months of age

Cat less than six months of age – Pensioner discount only

Desexed: Over six months of age

Cat Desexed over six months of age

Cat Desexed over six months of age – Pensioner discount only

Not desexed: Over six months of age

Cat over six months of age

Cat over six months of age – Pensioner discount only

For dogs:

Less than six months of age

Dog less than six months of age

Dog less than six months of age - Pensioner discount only

Desexed: Over six months of age

Dog Desexed over six months of age 

Dog Desexed over six months of age - Pensioner discount only

Not desexed: Over six months of age

Dog over six months of age

Dog over six months of age - Pensioner discount only

Renew your pet registration

Each year, you need to renew your pet registration(s) by 10 April. We will send your renewal forms before this deadline so that you can review your pet's details and let us know if there are any updates or changes.

If any details are incorrect or incomplete, please contact us before making payment.

If all details are correct, pay the amount specified on the renewal form by the due date. This will ensure we can register your pet on time and avoid any extra costs being charged.

To renew:

• have your animal ID number ready
• select 'Renew now'. You can pay using Visa or MasterCard.

Renew now

Request a new pet registration tag

After registering your pet, you will get a tag to help with their safe return if they go missing.

If you have lost the tag or it’s damaged, you can request a new one.

Related links

• Microchipping of dogs and cats
• Domestic animal (microchip) registries
• Desexing cats and dogs

Why register your pool or spa?

New swimming pool and spa laws were introduced by the State Government in 2019 to enforce safety barrier standards and reduce the number of deaths by drowning among young children.

The new laws require your private pool or spa to:

1. be registered with your local council
2. provide proof that you're complying with existing safety barrier standards

You are responsible for ensuring your private pool or spa remains compliant at all times.

Which type of pools and spas need to be registered

Swimming pools and spas need to be registered. What is the definition of a swimming pool or spa?

When to register by?

Existing pools or spas must be registered by 01 November 2021.
New pools or spas must be registered within 30 days of completion.

Failure to register in time may result in fines or legal action.

How much does it cost

The registration cost depends on when your pool or spa was built. The fee includes:

• administration costs
• Information search fee for pools and spas construction prior to 1 June 2020 (only for existing)

View our full list of fees

How to pay

Pay by credit card. This fee must be paid at the time of online registration.

How to register your pool or spa

1. Create an account
2. Register your pool or spa

Register now

Otherwise, contact us.

What happens next?

After you have registered your pool or spa, you'll need to:

• Get your pool or spa certified by a registered inspector to provide you with a certificate of compliance
• Lodge the certificate of compliance with us within 30 days of its issue date.
• Continue to maintain your pool or spa barrier. You'll need to submit a new certificate of compliance to us every four years.
• Let us know if your pool or spa is removed

The State Government has a zero tolerance approach to any owners not committed to ensuring adequate water safety for young children. Significant penalties apply if a matter is brought before the court.

How to cancel a pool or spa registration

If your pool or spa no longer exists, you can remove your pool or spa from our records.

If you are new to Manningham, you need to transfer your pet's registration to us. This will make sure they’re safe at all times and keep pound costs down if they ever get lost.
 

When to update your pet's registration details?

Whenever the contact details change of your pet, you need to contact us in writing to update your pet's registration details. This may include:

• You have moved house - whether it's within our municipality or from another council in Victoria.
• Your pet is no longer with you.

How to update your pet’s registration

To update your contact information and address:

1. contact us in writing, via email or post, to update your pet's registration details
2. contact your pet registry to update your pet’s microchip details.
   If you're unsure which registry it is, search using pet's microchip number on pet address.

If you have lost your pet’s original registration tag or it’s damaged, you can contact us to request a new one.

How to transfer registration from another council

You can transfer a paid registration from another council in Victoria by downloading:

Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:

• by post
• in-person.

Don’t forget to bring proof of payment for the current period. We will then register your pet at no extra cost.
 

How to change ownership of your pet

If you have a pet currently registered in Manningham, you can transfer the ownership of that pet to another person by downloading:

Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:

• by post
• in-person.