All Councils in New South Wales are agents for the NSW government register that records identification and registration information for dogs and cats kept in NSW.

All dogs and cats born after the 30th June 1999 must be microchipped prior to a change of ownership or before the animal is 12 weeks old, whichever comes first and registered at six months of age.

When you register you will need:

• Completed registration form (available from any Council Office) payable by cash or cheque only

• Document to verify your pets microchip details

• Document to verify your pet is desexed (if applicable)

• Document to verify any reduced fee you may be entitled to
   

The Companion Animals Act requires that you notify Council if:

• You change your address and or telephone number - within 14 days

• You rehome your dog or cat - within 14 days

• A declaration  by a court that a dog is dangerous (made or revoked) - within 7 days

• The animal has been missing for more than 72 hours - witin 96 hours after the animal goes missing

This notification should be in writing and a copy of the animal's identification or registration certificate should accompany any of the above notifications.  Failure to notify the above changes can result penalties.