There is State Government legislation in place to ensure control and registration of dogs and cats in our community. The State Government also sets all of the fees associated with the control and registration of dogs and cats. The City of Melville is responsible for enforcing and administering this legislation in our community. Registering and microchipping your cat makes it easier for our MelSafe team to help return your pet to you if they become lost.
Information you need to know
- Your dog must be registered and microchipped from three (3) months of age and older.
- You can transfer your dog’s registration between local governments at no extra cost.
- You can register your dog for the duration of its life. You can also register your dog for 3 years, or one year.
- Unless you register your dog for the duration of its life, your dog’s registration expires on 31 October in the year it is due.
- If you register your dog after 1 June in any given year, and choose to register for one year only, half the normal fee is applicable. Please note if you choose to do this the registration will expire on the 31 October of that year and you will be issued a renewal notice.
- Concession rates apply for cats owned by pensioners. You must produce a copy of your Pension Concession Card or both Commonwealth and State Seniors Cards to qualify.
- You must notify the City of any change in your details e.g. change of ownership, address or death of your dog. You can notify us via our animal maintenance form.
Registration options and fees
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| Length of registration | Cost for STERILISED dog | Cost for UNSTERILISED dog |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $100.00 ($50.00 pensioner concession) | $250.00 ($125.00 pensioner concession) |
| 3 Years | $42.50 ($21.25 pensioner concession) | $120.00 ($60.00 pensioner concession) |
| 1 Year | $20.00 ($10.00 pensioner concession) | $50.00 ($25.00 pensioner concession) |
Registering your dog for the first time or renewing your dog’s registration
You can register your dog for the first time all year round. Before you register, make sure you have:
Your dog's 15-digit microchip number, and/or microchip certificate.
Your dog's sterilisation certificate (if applicable).
Your Pension/Seniors Cards (if applicable).
Register your dog online or submit a completed application form using one of the following methods:
By email to [email protected]
By post: City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954
In person: City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Please ensure you provide all the correct information and supporting documentation so we can process your dog’s registration as quickly as possible.
Unless your dog is registered for life, you will receive a renewal notice from us in September if your dog’s registration is due for renewal. Renewals are due by 31 October and failure to renew the registration may result in an infringement being issued.
Once you have received your renewal notice from us you can pay your dog's registration renewal online , via BPAY (refer to your renewal notice) or return the completed renewal notice to us using one of the following methods:
By email to [email protected]
By post: City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954
In person: City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Changing or transferring your dog’s registration
Dogs need to be registered to the address they are ordinarily kept at. If your dog is currently registered with another council in WA then you can transfer this registration free of charge. To do this complete a new registration (as if you are registering your dog with us for the first time) and make sure you include details of your current registration.
If your dog is already registered with the City of Melville and you move to a new address within the City of Melville, you must notify us in writing. You can do this in person, by email or via our General Animal Maintenance Form.
If you sell your dog or give them to a new owner, contact our Customer Relations Team or use our General Animal Maintenance Form to request a copy of our Transfer of Dog Ownership Form. You must complete this form and return it to us by email so that the pets records can be updated.
You must notify us in writing if your dog is deceased or you have moved out of the City of Melville area. This can be via email or our General Animal Maintenance Form. If you do not have online access you can attend our Civic Centre in person and our Customer Relations staff will assist you to complete the General Animal Maintenance Form.
Frequently asked questions
All dogs in Western Australia must be microchipped and registered from three (3) months of age and older. This is a Western Australian Government requirement. The main reason for registering your dog is so our Rangers have your details and can return your pet if they become lost. Owners who don't register their pets can be fined $200.
Dog registration fees fund and improve facilities such as the pound and dog off-leash areas. They also contribute to handling of animal-related requests, including returning lost pets and animal related investigations.
Dogs registered for 1 year:
- If an unsterilised dog is registered for a period of one year and is sterilised within that period, the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between the registration fee paid for that year and the registration fee which would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
Dogs registered for life or 3 years receive the following:
- Sterilised within first year of registration the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between the registration fee paid for those 3 years/Lifetime and the 3 year/Lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
- Sterilised within second year of registration the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between two thirds of the registration fee paid for those 3 years/Lifetime and the 3 year/Lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
- Sterilised within third year of registration the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between one-third of the registration fee paid for those 3 years/Lifetime and the 3 year/Lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
- No refunds available after the third year.
Yes, but in these instance you can only register for one year and the registration must renewed annually.
Yes, but in these instances you can only register your dog for one year and the registration must be renewed annually.
You must provide evidence that your dog is an active assistance dog by providing supporting documents from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
DLGSC states, “Not all dogs are an assistance dog even if they assist you in some way. An assistance dog is a dog that is specially trained to assist a person to alleviate or manage the effect of that person's disability or medical condition.”
For more information about assistance dogs or to get your dog approved as an assistance dog, visit the DLGSC website.
No - microchipping your dog does not automatically mean your dog has been registered. Contact our Customer Relations Team if you are unsure if your dog is registered with us.
You can find your dog’s microchip number from vet records you already have, by contacting your vet, or visiting a local vet.
You will receive a registration certificate and tag by post to confirm your dog’s registration/renewal has been processed.
You can notify us verbally over the phone and in person, or in writing by email, or using our Animal Maintenance Form . We will send you a replacement tag by post.
Our local laws allow two dogs to be registered per property.