Apply to register a new dog

Register your dog for life!

Council now offers lifetime dog registration, so pet owners have the option of paying a one-off registration fee that will cover their dogs' registration for its entire life.

The introduction of a lifetime registration option is the result of the great feedback we received from the community during our consultation on Meander Valley Council's Dog Management Policy.

By choosing the lifetime registration option, you no longer need to renew your dog's registration every year. Lifetime registration is offered at a discounted rate of $155 for a desexed dog.

Look for the lifetime registration option on your 2023-24 renewal notice.


Under the Dog Control Act 2000, Section 9(2)(a), all dogs over the age of six (6) months are required to be registered and microchipped. A kennel license is required to keep three or more dogs on a property.

Council offers discounts for early payment, desexed dogs, lifetime registration and for some special registrations.

Registrations (effective 1 July 2023)
Desexed Dog$30.00 ($20.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)

Lifetime Registration: $155.00

Entire (non-desexed) Dog$78.00 ($59.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Concession Card Holder Discounted Fee: $30.00 ($20.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2023) (Only one dog can be registered per concession card).

Lifetime Registration: $450.00


Purebred Breeding Dog$50.00
($40.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Registered Racing Greyhound$30.00
($20.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Working Dog$30.00
($20.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Hunting Dog (approved)$30.00
($20.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Declared Dangerous Dog - Guard$78.00
($59.00 if paid on or before 31 July 2024)
Declared Dangerous Dogs, Restricted Breeds and Dogs Subject to Control OrdersInitial Registration: $610.00
Annual Registration Renewal: $305.00
Guide, Hearing and Assistance DogsFree
Registering a new dog

If you own a dog that is over the age of six months, it is required to be registered and microchipped. For first time registrations you will need to lodge an application form.

Apply online
Use the form below 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 mail@mvc.tas.gov.au

By post
Click here to download a printable form. Mail the completed form and copies of any supporting documents to:
PO Box 102, Westbury Tasmania 7303

Unable to print documents at home?
Please phone Council on (03) 6393 5300 and arrangements can be made to have an application form mailed to you or available for collection at the Council office.

Need help applying?
If you require assistance or have questions about the type of registration that applies to your dog, please contact Council on (03) 6393 5300

Dog Registration Application Form

Owner Details

Dog Details

Sex *

Under legislation, all dogs over the age of six (6) months must be registered with Council. Before being registered, your dog must also be microchipped. Microchipping is not required for working dogs, approved hunting dogs and racing greyhounds. If you are applying to register a working dog, approved hunting dog or a racing greyhound, please type "working dog", "hunting dog" or "racing greyhound" in the field below:

Registration Type (Please tick)

Desexed Dog
Desexed Dog
Entire (non-desexed) Dog
Entire Dog
Purebred Breeding Dog
Purebred Breeding Dog
Racing Greyhound
Registered Racing Greyhound
Working Dog
Working Dog

If you have four (4) or more working dogs, contact Council to apply for a kennel Licence.

Hunting Dog
The dog is an approved hunting dog

You must provide evidence the hunting dog has been tattooed to identify the dog as being part of an approved organisation. Council will contact you when this application is received.

Declared Dangerous Dog - Guard
Declared dangerous Dog - Guard

You must advise Council in writing that the dog is a guard dog used for the security of non-residential premises and provide the address of those premises. Council will contact you when this application is received.

Declared Dangerous Dogs, Restricted Breeds & Dogs Subject to Control Orders
Declared Dangerous Dogs, Restricted Breeds & Dogs Subject to Control Orders

Restricted breeds include: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario, American Pit Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier. You must advise Council within fourteen (14) days of relocating the dog to the Meander Valley municipal area. A property inspection will be required prior to registration. Council will contact you when this application is received.

Guide, Hearing, Assistance and Companion Dogs
Guideandassistancedogs

You must provide an I.D. card from an approved training institute or other suitable evidence. Council will contact you when this application is received.

Concession Card Discount

Concession card holders are eligible for a discount for one (1) entire (non-desexed) dog only. All additional dogs will incur the relevant registration fee.

Concession Type

Reciprocal Registration

If you have recently moved to Meander Valley from another municipality in Tasmania and the dog has a current registration, Council will recognise that registration for the current financial year.

By providing the above details, you consent to Meander Valley Council contacting the above Council to confirm registration currency.

Declaration

By submitting this form:

Unless nominated on this form, I declare that the dog has not been declared as dangerous, is not subject to any control orders and is not a restricted breed in accordance with Section 29 of the Dog Control Act 2000. Restricted breeds include: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario, American Pit Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier.

Please Tick: *

I declare the above information to be true in every respect to the best of my knowledge and belief in accordance with Section 78 of the Dog Control Act 2000. I agree to abide by the requirements of the Dog Control Act 2000 and am aware that failure to do this may result in my Application for Dog Registration being refused or registration of my dog(s) cancelled.

Please Tick: *
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