dog registration – City of Joondalup

Change of dog ownership

If you are selling or giving away your dog you are required to notify the City within 28 days (24 hours in the case of a dangerous dog).

It is an offence to sell or give away a dog that is not registered and microchipped.

You can advise of a change of ownership by completing the Animal registration – amend cat or dog registration details online form.

Animal – Animal Registration Wizard

Animal – Transfer of animal address

Not sure which form to fill in? Let the Animal Registration Wizard guide you to the right form.

It is the owner, or authorised agent’s responsibility, to advise of any change of details contained in this application, including the sale or death of a dog or cat, to the registered Council immediately. If the owner or authorised agent is changing address to another Council, it is the owner or authorised agent’s responsibility to notify and register the dog or cat with the Council to which they are moving to.

Replacement Cat and Dog Registration Tags

If your cat or dog has lost or damaged their registration tag, you can request a replacement by completing the application below, contacting the City by phone, or visit the Joondalup Customer Care Centre.

Animal registration - request replacement registration tag
Request replacement registration tag for animal (cat/dog)

Existing Licence / Registration Details
Type of Animal * Required

Cat

Dog
Animal Details
Premises where the animal is ordinarily kept * Required
Animal Detail * Required
Name Breed Colour Gender (Female/Male)
Photo of your pet
To assist in identifying your pet should it be lost or stolen, you can attach a clear and up to date photo of your pet.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
Owner Details (one owner only)
Owner Name * Required
Title First Surname
Is your mailing address the same as where the animal is ordinarily kept? * Required

Yes

No

Mailing Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

Phone * Required

Other Phone

Email * Required

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Dogs – register your dog

Not sure which form to fill in? Let the Animal Registration Wizard guide you to the right form.

Are you going to keep more than two dogs? Please first request a special permission: Dogs – request to keep more than two dogs

Registration requirements

Before proceeding please ensure that you have the following information available:

Microchip number – certificate/paperwork (mandatory)

Proof of sterilisation (if required)

Pension concession card (if required)

Photo of pet (mandatory)

Animal registration - new application for dog

I declare that :
a. I am not, or the Owner is not, under eighteen years of age;

b. The particulars shown in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief; and

c. I certify for the purpose of Sect 16 (1a) of the Dog Act 1976, that means exist on the premises at which the dog will ordinarily be kept for effectively confining the dog within those premises.
d. I certify for the purpose of Sect 16 (3a) of the Dog Act 1976, I have not been convicted of an offence under the Cat Act 2011, Dog Act 1976 or Animal Welfare Act 2002 within the last 3 years.

e. I am not currently banned, or have ever been banned from owning a dog under the Dog Act 1976 either permanently or for a period specified.

Dog's Details
Premises kept (where will the animal ordinarily be kept) * Required
Dog's Detail * Required
Animal Name Breed Colour
Dog's Sex/Gender * Required

Female

Male
Animal Date of Birth - must be dd/mm/yyyy format
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Microchip No. * Required
You must enter a valid microchip number or registration of your animal will be delayed until microchip details are received and verified.

Proof of Microchip * Required
Please upload one of the following:
* Veterinary Surgeon's Certificate
* Copy of the microchip certificate/paperwork

You can attach a picture of the document taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Maximum file size - 2 mega bytes.
Is the dog kept as a commercial security dog? * Required

Yes

No
Has the dog been declared a dangerous dog? * Required

Yes

No
If yes, please provide details * Required
Is the dog desexed or sterilised? * Required

Yes

No
Proof of sterilisation * Required
Please upload one of the following:
* Veterinary Surgeon's Certificate
* Signed statutory declaration

You can attach a picture of the document taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Maximum file size - 2 mega bytes.
Photo of your pet * Required
To assist in identifying your pet should it be lost or stolen, please attach a clear and up to date photo of your pet.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Maximum file size - 2 mega bytes.
Renewal Period * Required
(Note: Dog registrations expire on the 31 October of each year. From 1 June of each year, half the normal fee will be applicable to FIRST annual registrations only)

1-year

3-year

Life
Owner Details (one owner only)
Owner Name * Required
Title First Surname
Date of Birth - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Are you a pensioner or concession card holder?
Pensioner concessions can only be applied on the production of a current Pensioner Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs), State Concession Card, or a Senior’s Card together with a Commonwealth Senior’s Health Card.
Yes
Pension / Concession Proof * Required
Please upload a photo of your pensioner / concession card. You can attach an picture of the card/document taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 65 MB.

Mailing Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code

Contact Phone * Required

Email * Required

Delegate Owner Details / Alternative Contact
Name * Required
Title First Surname
Date of Birth - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Residential Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code

Contact Phone * Required

Email

Payment Details
1-Year, Sterilised, Concession * Required
Price:
1-year Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
1-year No Concession and Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
1-year No Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
1-year Dangerous Dog * Required
Price:
3-year Concession and Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
3-year Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
3-year No Concession and Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
3-year No Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
Life Concession and Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
Life Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
Life No Concession and Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
Life No Concession and Not Sterilised Fee * Required
Price:
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Credit Card * Required

MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date
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Number of dogs allowed

Keeping more than two dogs on your property requires special permission from the City.

An application form and non-refundable application fee must be submitted to the City by completing the Dogs – request to keep more than two dogs online form.

Pensioner discounts apply to holders of current:

Pension Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs)
or

State Concession Card
or

Both a WA Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

NOTE: Healthcare cards and Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White and Orange Cards are not accepted. Proof of valid cards is required at the time of submitting your application.

Dogs – registration refund application

If you have registered your dog before it is sterilised, you may be entitled to a refund once sterilisation has been proven.

Refunds for registration only apply for sterilisation, there are no refunds available for death of a dog, or leaving the state.

All refunds apply from the date of sterilisation and each year commences from 1 November.

See table below for applicable fees.

Sterilisation of Dog – Refund Amounts

Dog Registered Fee Refund Pension Fee
Pension Refund

1 Year $ 50.00 $30.00 $25.00 $15.00

3 Years – if sterilised in 1^st year $120.00 $77.50 $60.00 $38.75

3 Years – if sterilised in 2^nd year $120.00 $51.66 $60.00 $25.83

3 Years – if sterilised in 3^rd year $120.00 $25.83 $60.00 $12.92

LIFETIME

If dog is sterilised in 1^st year $250.00 $150.00 $125.00 $75.00

If dog is sterilised in 2nd year $250.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00

If dog is sterilised in 3rd year $250.00 $50.00 $125.00 $25.00

No further refund due after the 3rd year

Deceased Dog

No refund for death of dog for any time period

This form is to be completed by the owner or agent claiming a refund for an animal registered with the City of Joondalup.

Refund Application Form

Reason for refund * Required
Dog is now sterilised (you must attach a copy of the sterilisation certificate or statutory declaration)
Sterilisation Certificate or Statutory Declaration * Required
You can attach a picture of the document taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
Dog Details
Is the dog kept at an address within the City of Joondalup? * Required

Yes

No
Address where dog is currently kept * Required
Address where dog is currently kept * Required
Detail * Required
Dog Name Tag No Breed Colour
Microchip No

Sex / Gender * Required

Female

Male
Owner / Agent Details (list one only)
Owner / Agent Name * Required
Title Given Name(s) Surname
Email * Required

Is owner mailing address the same as where the dog is kept? * Required

Yes

No
Mailing Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

Phone (Mobile)

Phone (Other)

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Animal registration – amend cat or dog registration details

Not sure which form to fill in? Let the Animal Registration Wizard guide you to the right form.

Use the form below to apply to following registration amendments:

Type of Detail Change * Required
Advice of deceased animal (separate form for each animal required)
Advice of desexed/sterilised dog (separate form for each dog required)
Apply for concession/pension - list all relevant animals
Left District - list all relevant animals
No longer have animal - list all relevant animals
Reason you no longer have animal(s) * Required

Animal Lost

New Owner

Do you have new Owner details? * Required

No

Yes
Current Registered Owner Details
Address where animal(s) are/were ordinarily kept * Required
Registered Owner Name * Required
Title First Surname
Email * Required

Is your correspondence address the same as where the animal(s) is/was kept? * Required

Yes

No
Correspondence Address * Required
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code

Pensioner Concession Proof * Required
Pensioner concessions can only be applied on the production of a current Pensioner Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs), State Concession Card, or a Senior's Card together with a Commonwealth Senior's Health Card.
You can attach a picture of the card(s) taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image(s) are large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
Animal Details
Animal Details * Required
Click the + button for when you own more than one cat/dog
Cat(C) or Dog(D) Tag No. Animal Name Microchip No

Desexed Dog Details * Required
Tag No. e.g. 120045 Animal Name
Animal Details * Required
Cat(C) or Dog(D) Tag No. e.g. 120045 Animal Name
Microchip Number * Required

Enter Deceased Date of Animal - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Sterilisation Certificate OR Statutory Declaration * Required
You can also attach a picture of the document taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
Photo of your pet
To assist in identifying your pet should it be lost or stolen, please attach a clear and up to date photo of your pet.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
New Owner Details
New owner name
First Surname
New owner address * Required
New owner phone

New owner mobile

Registered Council, if not City of Joondalup)

Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Lost dogs

When City Officers locate or collect a lost dog, they will make every effort to contact the registered owner of the dog in order to reunite the dog with its owner.

If there is no means of identifying an owner, City Officers will take the dog to the RSPCA Animal Shelter in Malaga.

If dogs remain unclaimed after seven days the RSPCA will endeavour to re-home them.

Dogs – request to keep more than two dogs

Keeping more than two dogs on your property requires special permission from the City.

If you wish to request for more than two dogs on your property:

Complete this application form.

Pay a non-refundable application fee.

Please be advised that you cannot keep more than two dogs at a property without an approved application.

Pensioner discounts apply to holders of current:

Pension Concession Card (issued by Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs)
or

State Concession Card
or

Both a WA Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Note: Healthcare cards and Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White and Orange Cards are not accepted. Proof of valid cards is required at the time of submitting an application.

Application Details
Name * Required
Title Given Name(s) Surname
Date of Birth (applicant must be over 18 years of age) - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Residential Address * Required
Mobile Phone

Other Phone

Email * Required

Details of dogs subject to this application
Dog Details * Required
Name Age Breed Registered Y/N

How did you happen to obtain more than two dogs? * Required
How long have you had more than two dogs? * Required

Have you had, or are you currently in dispute with any of your neighbours? * Required

Yes

No
Comments * Required
Have you had any complaints from neighbours regarding your dogs? If yes, give reason : * Required

Yes

No
Reason * Required
Reason for request to keep more than two dogs : * Required
Payment Details
Please be advised Application Fee does not include dog registration.
Concession required (proof required)
Yes
Pension Concession Proof * Required
Pensioner concessions can only be applied on proof of a current Pensioner Concession card, State Concession Card, Veteran's Card or a Seniors Card together with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. You can attach a picture of the card(s) taken from your phone or camera.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the image is large enough and legible. If an image is not suitable, we will need to request additional images.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.
Pensioner Application Fee * Required
(GST Inclusive)
Price:
Standard Application Fee * Required
(GST included)
Price:
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Credit Card * Required

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Phone
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Impounded dogs

Dogs may be impounded if they are found wandering in public areas, and City Officers are unable to locate an owner. Dogs are taken to the RSPCA Animal Shelter in Malaga. Address: 108 Malaga Drive, Malaga.

To avoid your dog being impounded:

Ensure your dog is registered.

Ensure your dog has been microchipped.

Contain your dog on your own property.

Fit the dog with a collar displaying a council registration tag.

It is recommended that a name tag with the owner’s contact name and number is attached to the dog’s collar.

If your dog is impounded:

There will be an impound fee payable prior to the release of your dog.

If your dog is not registered or microchipped there is a requirement to have this done prior to its release.

Penalties may also apply for an unregistered dog and a wandering dog.

Dog Microchip Exemption

Microchipping your dog plays a crucial role in reuniting pets with their owners and is required by law. However, some dogs may be exempt from microchipping due to circumstances such as old age or other health related matters that would otherwise prove detrimental to the animal through the insertion of a microchip. In these instances, proof of microchip exemption is to be provided in writing by a veterinarian.

For further information regarding microchip exemptions, please contact the City.

Deceased dogs – notifying the City

Losing a pet can be a devastating time in your life; as difficult as this time may be, you need to advise the City within 28 days of your pets passing (24 hours in the case of a dangerous dog).

Providing this information will assist the City with updating its records and alleviate the possible upset of you receiving a registration reminder the following year.

Notification can be made by completing the Animal registration – amend cat or dog registration details online form, or by contacting the City via phone or email or mail.

Dangerous dogs – restricted breeds

Some breeds have been identified and declared restricted in Australia. These also include a mix of two or more breeds, one being a restricted breed.

The following breeds are classified as restricted:

Dogo Argentino

Fila Brasileiro

Japanese Tosa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Pit Bull Terrier

Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.

Dangerous dogs

Provision has been made for the responsible ownership of dogs that have been classed as dangerous dogs.

Any dog can be dangerous however, there are three identified types of dangerous dogs:

Restricted breeds

Declared

Commercial security dog.

Requirements for owners of dangerous dogs when in public areas include:

Wearing of specified collars

Wearing a muzzle

On leash at all times.

The property housing a dangerous dog must have:

An adequate enclosure to prevent the dog from escaping

Dangerous dog signage displayed at all entrances to the property.

Responsible dog ownership

Before you purchase a dog ensure that you have carefully considered the responsibility of dog ownership:

Speak with your local veterinarian

Speak with other dog owners

Gather as much information as you can to aid you in your decision

Never buy a dog on impulse – dogs often live to around 12 years of age and some dogs much longer

Owners’ basic responsibilities

Dogs must be registered with the City and micro-chipped from the age of three months

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

Dogs must be under effective control at all times

Pick up all dog waste when out with your dog

Your property must have adequate fencing to confine your dog

Registration and microchipping assists Field Officers to reunite lost dogs with their owners.

Owner's details

Previous address

New Address

Animal Details

Animal registration - request replacement registration tag

Existing Licence / Registration Details

Animal Details

Owner Details (one owner only)

Registration requirements

Animal registration - new application for dog

Dog's Details

Owner Details (one owner only)

Delegate Owner Details / Alternative Contact

Payment Details

Refund Application Form

Dog Details

Owner / Agent Details (list one only)

Current Registered Owner Details

Animal Details

New Owner Details

Application Details

Details of dogs subject to this application

Payment Details

Owners’ basic responsibilities