Dog Registration and Renewals

Find out about dog registration and renewals, including how to notify the Shire of a change of dog registration details.

Dog registration and renewals

All dogs over the age of 3 months must be microchipped and registered with the Shire. In addition to being a legal requirement, registration helps the Shire’s Rangers quickly reunite lost dogs with their owners.

All dog registrations expire on 31 October each year, unless you choose a lifetime registration.

Each year, the Shire will notify you when it's time to renew.

How to register your dog

1. Complete the online form below OR
2. Submit the PDF form in related documents below and proof of sterilisation either:
   • In-person at the Shire office in Augusta or Margaret River 
   • By email to [email protected] 
   • By post to PO Box 61, Margaret River WA 6285

Dog Registration Form

Use this Dog Registration Form for new registrations, renewals, transfers of ownership and to notify the Shire of any changes to your dog's registration details. 

Registration fees

You can register your dog for 1 year, 3 years or for life. The expiry date is fixed — it does not run from the date you register.

Reduced (half-price) fees are available for 1-year registrations only, if you register after 31 May, since more than half the registration period has passed.
This discount does not apply to 3-year or lifetime registrations.

Other concessions, exemption and reductions include:

• First-time dog registrations processed after 31 May and before 1 November will receive a 50% reduction off the 1-year registration fee. This reduction is not applicable for 3 year or lifetime registrations.
• A working dog concession is applicable for farmers using their dog(s) to tend to livestock. A Working Dog Concession Form is required to be completed in addition to the Dog Registration form.
• Authorised guide dogs and special needs dogs are exempt from registration fees, but they must still be registered with the Shire. 

For registration fees, visit Ranger Fees and Charges.

More information and contact

For more information, please contact the Shire’s Rangers on (08) 9780 5255 or email [email protected]