Application for Certificate of Animal Registration

 

Standard Fees	1 Year	3 Year	Lifetime
Sterilised Dog or Cat	$20	$42.50	$100
Unsterilised Dog	$50	$120	$250
Dangerous Dog	$50	N/A	N/A
Pensioners Fees (50% of Standard Fees Payable)
Sterillised Dog or Cat	$10	$21.25	$50
Unsterillised Dog	$25	$60	$125
Breeder Fees (Application for approval or renewal of approval to breed Cats)
Application fee per Breeding Cat	$100

Dog And Cat Owners please answer 

Dog Owners please answer

Owner’s or Agent’s Declaration

I declare that, 

I have read and understand all the requirements of my animal’s registration, as outlined in the Animal Registration Information section of this application. I am aware that it is an offence to provide false and misleading information.

I, the undersigned make application for the registration of the dog/s and or cat/s described in this application and declare the information to be true and correct.

a.I am, or the authorised agent is, not under 18 years of age.

b.The particulars shown in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

c.I certify for the purposes of section 16 (1a), 16 (1ba) & (C) of the Dog Act 1976 that means exist on the premises at whichthe dog will ordinarily be kept for effectively confining the dog within those premises.

d.I acknowledge no refund will be provided if I give my animal away, they become lost or deceased.

Animal Registration Information

Dog and Cat Registration Notes

* The registration period for dog and cats runs from 1 November to 31    October each year. The expiry date of thisregistration is shown on the front of the form and can also be found on your dog or cats registration tag.

* First time one year registrations received on or after 1 June each year are subject to a 50% concession on theregistration fees.

*All dogs aged three months and over must be microchipped and registered. All cats aged six months and overmust be sterilised, microchipped and registered. A penalty of $200 may apply. The animal’s microchippingnumber is required with the application and will be added to the City’s data base.

*Dogs and cats must at all times wear a current registration tag attached to their collar, with dogs also wearing atag bearing the owner's name and current address. This will help Rangers reunite you with your dog or cat shouldit become lost.

*It is important to remember to notify the City of Armadale of any change of address, ownership, or if your dog orthe cat is deceased within 28 days. No refund will be provided if you rehome your animal, they become lost ordeceased

Dangerous Dogs 

The Dog Act 1976 provides for three categories of dangerous dogs: dangerous dog (restricted breed), dangerous dog (declared) and commercial security dog. The following conditions apply to all three categories: 

*Registrations for dangerous dogs will only be renewed annually under the Dog Act 1976 section 15.3A.

*Requirement for dog to wear a special identifying collar, be muzzled, on a lead and under the control of an adultcapable of controlling the dog when in public (except when a commercial security dog is working).

*The dog must be confined in an enclosure that is constructed to prevent the dog from escaping, from beingreleased or removed by another person without the owner's permission, and to prevent a child less than sevenyears old from entering or inserting part of their body. Warning signs must be displayed at every entrance.

Restricted Dog Breeds

Under the Dog Act 1976 the following dogs are classified as Restricted Dog Breeds:

•Pit Bull Terrier breeds or American Pitt Bull Terriers, Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian fighting dog), Japanese Tose, DogoArgentina (Argentinan fighting dog) and Perro depresa Canario.

•All restricted breeds must be microchipped, sterilised and cannot be bought, sold or transferred except in thecircumstances mentioned in subsection 33GC(4)(a) or (b) of the Dog Act 1976. Proof of sterilisation andmicrochipping is required with the Application for Certificate of Animal Registration.

Concessional Rates on Registration Fees

A concessional rate for a sterilised animal or a partial refund when you sterilise an animal currently registered asunsterilised, is obtainable upon production of:

•A registered Veterinary Surgeon's Sterilisation Certificate,

•Microchipping Certificate or Statutory Declaration signed by the animal owner.

A pension concession can only be obtained upon production of a current eligible Pensioner Concession card, as defined in the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, in the name of the owner of the animal to be registered. The concession applicable will be 50% of the Standard Fees Payable.

Methods of Payment

Payment for your animal’s registration can be made:

•In person: 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale (cash, cheque, money order, credit card or EFTPOS)

•Mail: City of Armadale, Locked Bag 2, ARMADALE WA 6992. If paying by post, your receipt and registration tag will be forwarded to you. Applications are no longer accepted by email.

•Credit Card payment: Only MasterCard or Visa will be accepted. The City will only be able to process Credit Card payment details received by post or in person.

•Phone: 9394 5000 for additional information. Please note payments cannot be made over the phone.