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Renew registration for your dog
What you need to renew registration for your dog
You need your dog’s registration reference number. You can find this number in your text or email reminder, or visit Find your dog's reference number.
To let us know if your details have changed, visit
Change your or your dog's address and contact details.
How to renew registration online
The 2025/2026 registration period is now open. You will receive an email, text or letter with details from mid June 2025.
Visit Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.
Renew now
Dog registration renewal fees (2025/2026)
Read fee table.
| Description | Standard fee (pay before 1 August) | Late fee (pay on or after 1 August) |
|---|
| Standard dog | $177 | $218 |
| De-sexed dog | $127 | $166 |
| Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) holder with standard dog | $89 | $218 |
| Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) with de-sexed dog | $76 | $166 |
| SuperGold Community Services combo card holder | $77 | $100 |
| Working dog (for example stock herding) | $40 | $49 |
| Special category dog (for example guide dog, police dog) | $0 | $0 |
If your pet is classed as dangerous, then you will pay 150 per cent of the applicable fee. For more information, visit Menacing and dangerous dogs.
Apply for an RDOL before 1 June to be eligible for an early payment discount. Visit Apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence for more information.
What happens next
We will send you a new dog tag within
10 working days of receiving payment.
Contact us if you:
- would like to change your tag type
- have not received your dog tag within this timeframe
- have a dog registration enquiry.
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