All dogs must be microchipped and registered from 12 weeks of age or after 14 days of coming into the city to live. Dogs must wear a dog registration tag at all times when outside their place of residence.
As a dog owner, you must comply with legislative and environmental health requirements. For more information about responsible pet ownership visit Animal ownership requirements.
Our dog registration period is from 1 September to 31 August each year. We send renewal notices in August.
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Renew your dog registration
Dog registration schedule of fees(PDF, 96KB)
Find details of our dog registration categories, the types of concessions available and how to register your dog with us.
Update changes to your dog's details such as contact details, where the dog is kept, its microchip number, if it no longer belongs to you or has passed away.
Apply for the following fee discounts or concessions: animal is now desexed, now a member of Dogs Queensland, pension concession, senior or veteran fee relief.
Transfer ownership of an existing dog registration. Information for new and previous owners.
Request a refund for the balance of a dog registration fee if you have moved away from the Gold Coast, your dog has a new owner or passed away.
Order a replacement dog registration tag if it has been lost or damaged.