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If you own a dog or cat and live in the Redlands Coast, you are legally required to microchip and register your pet. 

Whilst you are only required to register dogs and cats in the Redlands Coast, you may require a permit for other animals.

We also encourage you to get your pet desexed – a simple procedure that helps pets to live longer and healthier lives, makes them less prone to wander and fight, and of course, create less unwanted litters.

All desexed animals will receive a discount on the registration fee.

Whilst all dogs and cats must be registered by 12 weeks of age, a discount is offered for animals registered between 3-6 months of age.

Microchip your pet

All dogs and cats must be microchipped before they are 12 weeks of age (but after 8 weeks of age).

Microchipping is a quick and harmless procedure where a small microchip is inserted between your pet's shoulder blades.

If your microchipped pet goes astray and is taken to a vet or shelter, we use the microchip's data to contact you and quickly reunite you with your pet.

Mandatory requirements

Microchipping is mandatory for all:

  • dogs and cats born after 1 July 2009 before they reach 12 weeks of age (but after 8 weeks of age)
  • dogs and cats born before 1 July 2009 that have changed ownership (i.e. have been either sold or given away)
  • declared regulated dogs (i.e. declared dangerous dogs and declared menacing dogs).

How to microchip your pet

  • Take your pet to your local vet, animal shelter or welfare organisation for microchipping – they are accredited to perform this procedure
  • You will be given a certificate of identification so you can register your pet before it is 12 weeks old
  • When you register your pet with Council you will need to provide your pet’s microchip details

The Redland City Council Animal Shelter provides a microchipping service for dogs and cats.

Register your pet

Redlands Coast residents are required by law to register their dog or cat with Council at 12 weeks of age. Infringements may be issued after this period for any cat or dog that is unregistered.

If your pet goes astray, the shelter or vet can use your pet's microchip and registration details to contact you and quickly reunite you with your pet. Registration is cheaper if your pet is already desexed.

Select from the drop-down menu below to read about registering your pet, registration fees, changing existing registration details, and more.

Redland City Council only registers dogs and cats that live in the Redlands.

  • New residents must register or transfer their pet’s registration within 14 days of moving to the Redlands Coast.
  • Failure to register your dog or cat could result in an on the spot fine (see 'fines for unregistered pets' below).
  • You can register online, in person and by mail (see 'How to lodge and pay your registration' below).

Lodge your application with the appropriate registration fee and any relevant accompanying documents:

  • Online - using our online form
    • Submitting your request takes about 10 minutes
    • You'll be able to save your application and resume later if you need more time
  • In-person
    • Lodge and pay your registration at one of our Customer Service centres. For opening hours and mapped locations refer to our Contact us page.
  • Email or post

Puppy (Male / Female Dog 3-6 months)

  • Standard registration: $81.80
  • Microchipped: $67.20
  • Pension concession: $40.90
  • Microchipped and Pension concession: $33.60

Adult dog (aged over six months)

  • Standard registration: $183.80
  • Microchipped: $147.60
  • Desexed: $102.90
  • Desexed and microchipped: $67.20
  • Pension concession: $91.90
  • Microchipped and Pension concession: $73.80
  • Desexed and Pension concession: $51.45
  • Desexed, microchipped and Pension concession: $33.60

Kitten (Male / Female cat 3-6 months)

  • Standard registration: $57.40
  • Microchipped: $42.90
  • Pension concession: $28.70
  • Microchipped and Pension concession: $21.45

Cat (aged over six months)

  • Standard registration: $130.80
  • Microchipped: $95.50
  • Desexed: $79.10
  • Desexed and microchipped: $42.90
  • Pension concession: $65.40
  • Microchipped and Pension concession: $47.75
  • Desexed and Pension concession: $39.55
  • Desexed, microchipped and Pension concession: $21.45

You will need to provide the following information where relevant when registering your pet to obtain registration discounts:

  • Pension concession details (conditions apply). For the following pensioner types: 
    • aged pension – registration discount is available to all aged pensioners
    • other pensions – registration discount available to people receiving the maximum pension only 
  • For microchipped pets – include microchip number
  • For desexed pets – include either:
  • For club memberships – include:
    • Club membership details (proof of current membership required)
    • NOTE – 50% discount is not applicable to animals already receiving a discounted registration fee e.g. desexed

Six months free registration is offered for animals adopted through the Redland City Council Animal Shelter 

If your animal is desexed after registration has been paid, the discount will be applied on renewal for the following year.  Pro-rata discount will not be applied.

If you move to the Redlands Coast from another area in Queensland you can transfer your pet's remaining registration.

Lodge an Animal Registration form [PDF 0.4MB] with us via mail or in-person. For our Customer Service centre opening hours and mapped locations refer to our Contact us page.

You will also need to provide:

  • the current registration with at least three months' registration left
  • declared dangerous or menacing dog information (if applicable).

You can also transfer unused registration from a deceased animal to a new unregistered animal or an existing registered animal. Download and complete the Transfer Unused Registration form [PDF 0.1MB] and lodge via mail or at one of our Customer Service centres For opening hours and mapped locations refer to our Contact us page.

 

Dog and cat registrations are valid for 12 months and must be renewed each year.

Renew your pet’s registration via one of the following methods:

  • Online: using myServices to renew your pet registration.
  • Online: using the quickpay form (no login required)
    • If your animal is already registered with Council you can pay your animal registration renewal quickly
    • Enter your animal ID and pay your fee by credit card.
  • In-person: At our Customer Service centres. For opening hours and mapped locations refer to our Contact us page.
  • By phone: You can review your pet registration by phone by calling Council on (07) 3829 8999.
  • Email or post:
    • Complete the credit card authority on the renewal notice and return to Council: 
      Email: rcc@redland.qld.gov.au
      Post: Redland City Council, PO Box 21, Cleveland QLD 4163

Changes to the details of your existing animal registration must be made to Council within 7 days.

Changes can be made:

If your registered pet dies, is sold or is removed from Redland Coast during the annual registration period, you can request a refund for part of the annual registration fee.  

The refund will be calculated as a pro rata amount of the remaining months of the registration period.
To request a refund download and complete the Refund of Animal Registration form [PDF 0.1MB] and return:

  • By email: rcc@redland.qld.gov.au
  • In person: At our Customer Service centres. For opening hours and mapped locations refer to our Contact us page.
  • By post:
    Redland City Council
    PO Box 21
    Cleveland QLD 4163 

Council will replace a lost, damaged, illegible, faded or faulty registration tag free of charge if your pet registration is current.

Request a new/replacement tag for registered animals using our online form or contact us.  

If you do not register a pet aged three months or older you can be fined. The penalty for not registering pets is $322.00.

Read more information about paying fines and infringement notices.

Not sure if you live within the Redlands boundaries? Check our interactive map.

Desex your pet

While it is not compulsory to desex your pet, we recommend that you have cats and dogs desexed if they are not intended to be kept for breeding. This prevents an unwanted litter and helps to reduce the number of animals that have to be euthanised.

Desexing also helps to:

  • prevent male pets from straying during mating seasons
  • eliminate ‘heat’ cycles in female cats.

The National Desexing Network (NDN) is a nationwide referral service for discounted animal desexing made available to pet owners in financial need. To find out if you qualify, contact the NDN on 1300 368 992.

Desexing new pets

  • Book your puppy or kitten in for desexing by the time they are 6 months old. Desexing can be carried out safely on dogs and cats from the age of 12 weeks, although some vets prefer to wait until the animal is 5-6 months old.
  • Desexing can be done by your local vet or the RSPCA.
  • Once your pet is desexed, you will receive a desexing certificate.

Redland City Council offers discounts for desexed pets (see registration fees table). 

More information

Upload your proof of desexing

Upload your proof of desexing by submitting a scan or photo of the certificate of desexing.

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