Renew a registration
You should receive your renewal notice at the end of February each year. Your animal reference number is at the top right of the notice.
Animal registration is valid from April 10 to April 9 of each year. Registrations must be renewed by 10 April each year.
Fines may apply if your animal is unregistered
Register a new pet
Dogs and cats over the age of 3 months old must be registered with Council.
Registration must be renewed by 10 April each year.
We aim to process registrations within 10 business days.
Identification tag
When you register your pet, we will give you a lifetime identification tag. If the tag gets lost or damaged, we can replace it for you.
Register an assistance dog
Owners of assistance dogs may be eligible for free registration.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must show that:
- you have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- your dog is trained to perform tasks that help manage that disability (as defined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010).
The dog must also:
- be desexed and microchipped
- be at least 12 months old
- have completed obedience training with a professional trainer
- not be a dangerous, menacing, or restricted breed.
Learn more at Animal Welfare Victoria.
How to apply
- Download and complete the application form [PDF]
- Email the form and supporting documents to [email protected]
- We will respond within 10 business days.
For more information, contact us.
Get your registration by email
You can receive all future notices by email through our eNotices portal.
How to sign up
- Enter your email address and eNotices reference (on your registration notice).
- Verify your account details.
- Check your email inbox and select the activation link.
If you already have an eNotices user profile
If you already get your rates notices online, you have an eNotices user profile.
- Sign in to your user profile.
- Select ‘Accounts’ from the menu bar.
- Select ‘+Add new account’ and enter your eNotices reference (on your registration notice).
Keep your registration details up to date
Update your pet’s details
You must keep your pet’s details up to date so we can contact you if your pet is lost.
You can update:
- your contact details
- if your pet has died
- if your pet no longer lives in Knox
- your pet's desexing certificate.
You will need your pet’s tag number or reference number (on your latest notice).
We aim to update your details within 10 business days.
Update your address details
It’s important to update the address included in your registration if you move to a new property.
We aim to update your details within 10 business days.
Update your microchip
We do not store your pet’s microchip data. To update these details, contact your pet’s microchip registry. If you don’t know which registry, visit Pet Address.
Cancel a registration
You must tell us if you are no longer the owner of a pet. This may be because your pet has died or moved to a new owner.
If the pet still lives in Knox, the new owner must complete a new registration form.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Community Laws department on 9298 8000.
