Dog Registration

Dogs and cats are great companion animals, but owning one means you have particular responsibilities, both to your pet and also to the general public.

Please remember whilst walking your dog in public, they must remain on a lead at all times and to pick up any droppings that your dog is responsible for.

Dog owners are advised to become familiar with 'off leash exercise area' boundaries and 'prohibited areas'.


Registration

All dogs aged 6 months and over must be registered with Council, as a requirement of the Dog Control Act 2000.

By registering your dog, Council is able to reunite you and your pet if it is impounded or to notify you in case of an accident.

You must bring a copy of your pet's microchip and desex certification for registration.

Registration fees enable the Council to deliver a wide range of animal management services including the pound, dog patrols and community information about responsible pet ownership.

  • Apply online
    • Click here to apply for a new dog registration online.
  • By email
    • Click here to download a printable form. Scan completed form and copies of any supporting documents and email to:     council@kentish.tas.gov.au
  • By mail
    • Click here to download a printable form. Mail the completed form and copies of any supporting documents to: PO BOX 63 Sheffield Tas 7306.

Please re-new registration during July each year to receive a discount and avoid being fined for unregistered animals.

Have any of your dog registration details changed?

Please complete the form below and return it to Council if any of the following has occurred:

  • Your dog is or will be living at a different address (for 60 days or longer)
  • Your dog has moved to a different municipal area
  • You have transferred ownership of your dog to someone else or have become the new owner
  • Your dog has died
  • You wish to advise of a change in mailing address

Please complete a Change of details form.

Dog Registration Payments

Payments for Dog Registrations may be made online or at any Service Tasmania Shop or at the Kentish Council Office.  All dogs over the age of 6 months, unless exempt, must be microchipped prior to being registered with the Council.

Dog Registration Fees

Dog registration fees for the financial year 1 July to 30 June in respect of all dogs over the age of 6 months at the following rates:

Schedule of Dog Registration Fees