Microchipping and Registration

As of 1 July 1999, the State Government has introduced a new microchipping and lifetime registration procedure for dogs and cats as part of the Companion Animals Act, 1998.

Microchipping involves the injection of a tiny rice grain-sized pellet under the skin of the animal. The 'chip' contains an encoded ID number that can be read using a scanner by any vet or pound.

Veterinary Surgeons or authorised identifiers can assist pet owners with microchipping requirements of the Companion Animals Act, 1998.

Dog Owners (Dog Registration and Dog Microchipping)

All dogs must be microchipped then registered for life at six months of age. All dogs must wear a suitable collar with an identification tag with the animal's name and owner's contact details on it.

Puppies must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before change of ownership. They must be registered for life by six months of age.

Have your pet microchipped by your Veterinary Surgeon or authorised identifier and register it for life at your local council. This is a one-off process with no more fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lifetime Registration Application Form

Change of Address/Change of Owner Forms

Cat Owners (Cat Registration and Cat Microchipping)

Image of a cat Cats owned prior to 1st July 1999 do not have to be registered for life, however all cats must be identifiable by a collar, tag or microchip.

Cats sold or given away after 1 July 1999 must be microchipped and registered for life.

Kittens born after 1 July 1999 should be microchipped by 12 weeks or before change of ownership.

They must be registered for life by 6 months of age.

All cats that are impounded must be microchipped and registered for life prior to release.

If you are an owner with a new cat or dog that you have bought or that has been given to you, you must ensure the animal is microchipped and registered when it is six months of age.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lifetime Registration Application Form

Change of Address/Change of Owner Forms

How Do I Register?

To register your pet with The Hills Shire Council, you need to provide the following:

Your pet’s certificate of identification (microchip certificate from the Companion Animal Register)
A copy of your pet’s certificate of sterilisation or other evidence of desexing (required if you are applying for a reduction in registration fees)
A copy of relevant pension card details (required if you are applying for a pensioner reduction for a desexed animal registration – no reduction available for non-desexed animals)
Your cheque or money order for the appropriate fee made out to The Hills Shire Council (if sending by mail)

To Register By Mail:-

Forward your cheque, money order or credit card details made out to The Hills Shire Council, along with the required documentation (see above) to:

The Hills Shire Council, PO Box 75, Castle Hill, NSW, 1765

To Register In Person:-

Please provide the required documentation (see above) and attend any of the following Customer Service Centres:

Council’s Main Customer Service Centre, 129 Showground Road, Castle Hill

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4pm

Baulkham Hills Library, Railway Street, Baulkham Hills

Monday 10am - 8pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am - 5:20 pm & Saturday 10am - 1pm

Castle Hill Library, Cnr Pennant & Castle St, Castle Hill

Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Vinegar Hill Library, 29 Main Street, Rouse Hill

Monday – Friday 10am - 6pm (open till 9pm Thursday), Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Carlingford Library, Lloyds Ave, Carlingford

Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday - Friday 10am- 5:20pm & Saturday 10am-1pm

Dural Library, Pellitt Lane, Dural

Monday - Friday (ex Wed) 10am-5:20pm, Wednesday 10am- 7pm & Saturday 10am-1pm

**Please Note: The library services do NOT keep cash on the premises, you must pay by eftpos or cheque.

Fees:

Type of Pet Registration	Fee
Undesexed dog/cat	$150.00
Desexed dog/cat – evidence required (see above)	$ 40.00
Desexed dog/cat owned by a pensioner - evidence required (see above)	$ 15.00
Registered Breeder (All of the following is required*) * Current membership card from Dogs NSW, NSW Cat Fanciers Association or Waratah State Cat Alliance * Certificate of Pedigree * Signed statement by owner that the animal is to be kept for breeding purposes.	$ 40.00
Recognised Assistance Animal (evidence required)	Free

How Do I Update My Pet Registration Details?

If you change address or acquire an animal that was previously registered to a different address or person, you must update your details on the NSW Companion Animal Register.

To do this you can download the files below, complete the details and fax to Council on 9843 0409 or mail to PO Box 75, Castle Hill NSW 1765.

Companion Animals Register Change Owner Details - 148 KB

Companion Animals Register Change Address - 153 KB