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In accordance with the Dog Control Act 2000, dog owners must take two steps in order to permanently identify their dog. Dog owners must register their dog with their local Council and have their dog microchipped.
Step 1: Registering your dog
Once a dog is six months of age it is required by law to be registered. A person must be over 18 years of age to register a dog. If a dog belongs to a child, the registration must be in the name of a parent or guardian. For updated registration costs please refer to the Fees & Charges page.
New Dog Registration
To register your dog, the following methods are available:
- Online - download the application for dog registration. Complete the form, attach any documentation (e.g. veterinarian certificate for sterilisation) and either pay by mail or in person (refer below).
- Mail - Request a form to be mailed, faxed or emailed by contacting the Animal Management Unit on 6238 2182.
Renewal of Registration
To re-register your dog, the following payment methods are available:
- Online- through the Council's on-line payment system, payments may be made using Visa Card or Mastercard.*
- Mail - The application for dog registration, together with a cheque or money order (payable to the Hobart City Council) are to be mailed to the General Manager, Hobart City Council, GPO Box 503, Hobart, Tas. 7001
- Credit Card Payments - telephone the Council's 24 hour hotline on 1300 886 745. Payment by Mastercard or Visa Card.*
- In person - by coming into the Customer Service Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.
*Please note a 1% surcharge applies for all credit card payments
Step 2: Microchipping your dog
Due to new State Government requirements it is now compulsory to microchip your dog once it is six months of age. Microchipping is generally undertaken by a vet, however can also be carried out by authorised persons in animal welfare shelters. The process is a safe, painless procedure for any dog and can cost approximately $30-$60 depending on your vet.
Once your dog has been microchipped your contact details and the details of the dog will be forwarded to the national registry. You will be given a Certificate of Identification, which will include the microchip number. It is your responsibility to notify Council of this number.
If you have any enquiries in relation to registration or microchipping, contact the Animal Management Unit on 6238 2182.