I can’t find my pet on the Pet Registry
There are a number of reasons why your pets microchip number cannot be found and you can’t ‘claim’ your pet:
- The microchip number may not be entered correctly on the Register or may not be entered at all.
- Your pet may be in the previous owner’s details or in the name of another member of your family (for you to claim your pet it must be in your name).
- Your ownership details on the Register must correspond with the details on your licence e.g if the microchip details state ‘Dan Smith’ but your licence states ‘Daniel Smith’ then Mr Smith will not be able to claim his pet. If there are spaces in the phone numbers on the microchip then he will also not be able to claim his pet.
- Your name must be your first name and surname only and the address must match exactly what is on your licence
- If your pet is in two owner’s names you will not be able to claim your pet online
If this is the case, please phone us on 9847 6666 or e-mail dogs@hornsby.nsw.gov.au so we can help you.
Dog and cat registration fees
| Dogs | |
| Dog - Registration (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks) | $80 |
| Dog - Additional fee (if dog is not desexed by 6 months of age) | $189 |
| Dog - Registration (by eligible pensioner) | $35 |
| Dog - Desexed (sold/transferred from pound /shelter or rehoming Organisation) | $0 |
| Dog - Registrations (desexing not recommended) | $80 |
| Dog - Registrations (desexing not recommended eligible pensioner) | $35 |
| Dog - Registration (recognised breeder) | $80 |
| Dog - Working | $0 |
| Dog - Service of the State | $0 |
| Dog - Assistance Animal | $0 |
| Cats | |
| Cat - Registration (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks of age) | $70 |
| Cat - Registration (eligible pensioner) | $35 |
| Cat – Registration (recognised breeder) | $70 |
| Cat - Desexed (sold/transferred from pound /shelter or rehoming Organisation | $0 |
| Cat - Registration (desexing not recommended) | $70 |
| Cat - Registration (desexing not recommended - eligible pensioner) | $35 |
| Cat – Registration late fee | $23 |
| Annual Permits | |
| Cat (not desexed by four months of age) | $99 |
| Dangerous dog | $236 |
| Restricted dog | $236 |
| Permit late fee | $23 |
Updated July 2025
- Information sheet - Dog Lifetime Registration and Fees (PDF 40KB)
- Information sheet - Cat Lifetime Registration and Fees (PDF 39KB)
For more information on registration fees please visit https://www.petregistry.olg.nsw.gov.au/registration-and-permit-fees