Update your dog’s details

Update your dog’s details if:

  • your address or contact details have changed
  • you need to update your microchip number
  • you no longer own the dog, or it has passed away
  • you need to cancel your dog’s registration.

To find out if you’re eligible for a discount or concession on your existing dog’s registration (including desexing) visit Apply for a discount or concession on an existing dog registration.

To transfer ownership of a dog, the previous owner must cancel their registration before the new owner can complete the new dog registration application.

You may be eligible for a refund of 50% of the paid registration fee if your dog has become deceased or has been desexed.

Refunds are only available:

  • before 1 March of the current one year registration period, or
  • during the first year of the current three year registration period.

To apply, complete the refund application form.

Note: Our dog registration period is from 1 September to 31 August with all renewal notices issued in August.

Update your dog's details using the options below:

Online

Complete and submit our online form

Update dog's details

In person

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the Dog registration change of details form(PDF, 196KB)

Step 2.Visit one of our customer service centres

Submit your application Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm at a customer service centre.

By mail

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete the Dog registration change of details form(PDF, 196KB)

Step 2.Post your completed form to:

City of Gold Coast
PO Box 5042
GCMC QLD 9726