Renew a registration
You should receive your renewal notice at the end of February each year. Your animal reference number is at the top right of the notice.
Renew by 10 April each year.
If you miss the deadline, you may receive a fine.
Register a new pet
You must register any cat or dog over 3 months old. Registration must be renewed by 10 April each year.
Fees apply, but some residents may be eligible for a discount.
We aim to process registrations within 10 business days.
Register an assistance dog
Owners of assistance dogs may be eligible for free registration.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must show that:
you have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
your dog is trained to perform tasks that help manage that disability (as defined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010).
The dog must also:
- be desexed and microchipped
- be at least 12 months old
- have completed obedience training with a professional trainer
- not be a dangerous, menacing, or restricted breed.
Learn more at Animal Welfare Victoria.
How to apply
- Download and complete the application form [PDF]
- Email the form and supporting documents to [email protected]
- We will respond within 10 business days.
For further information or help, call us on 9298 8000.
Get your registration by email
You can receive all future notices by email through our eNotices portal.
How to sign up
Enter your email address and eNotices reference number (on your registration notice).
Check your inbox and click the validation link.
Create a password and enter your mobile number.
Already have an account?
If you already get your rates notices online, you have an eNotices account.
- Log in and link your animal registration reference number to the same account.
Update your pet’s details
You must keep your pet’s details up to date so Council can contact you if your pet is lost.
You can update:
- your contact details
- if your pet has died
- if your pet no longer lives in Knox.
Provide your pet’s tag number or reference number (on your latest notice). Updates are processed within 10 business days.
Update your address details
Always make sure your pet details are correct and current with Council. Up-to-date information is vital in helping us reunite lost pets with their owners.
We aim to update your details within 10 business days.
Update your microchip
Council does not hold your pet’s microchip data. To update these details, contact your pet’s microchip registry. If you don’t know which registry, visit Pet Address.
Cancel a registration
If you are no longer the owner of a pet, you must tell us. This may be because your pet has died or moved to a new owner.
If the pet still lives in Knox, the new owner must complete a new registration form.
Other Information
Unregistered animals
We conduct random door-knock checks. Owners of unregistered cats or dogs may receive a fine.
Keeping more than two pets
You need to apply for a permit to keep more than two cats or dogs in Knox.
Pet identification tags
Council provides lifetime tags for registered pets. Your pet must wear the tag at all times. Fines apply if your pet is found without it.
- Lost or damaged tags can be replaced.
Lost pets
If your pet becomes lost, its Council tag helps us return it home quickly.
Learn more about lost and wandering pets in Knox.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Community Laws department on 9298 8000.
