Dog Registration
All dogs are registered through Dogs and Cats Online (DACO). The DACO database holds important information that allows us to easily reunite you with your pet in the event they are lost. It is important that you register a dog when they are three months of age, or within 14 days of obtaining a new dog.
As of 1 July 2018:
- All dogs must be microchipped by three months of age or within 28 days of acquirement.
- All dogs must be desexed by six months of age or within 28 days of acquirement. Please note: The desexing requirement will not apply to dogs born prior to 1 July 2018.
Please note: You will not be able to renew your dog registration until you have received your renewal notice with your unique code.
Council offers a voucher towards microchipping and desexing, please fill in the form (PDF, 144.41 KB) and return to Council prior to booking any procedures with the participating vets.
More information on the requirements of microchipping and desexing can be found on the Dog and Cat Management Board website.
If you have more than two dogs registered to your property, you will need to fill in the following form and return it to us as soon as possible.
Application to keep more than the prescribed number of dogs (PDF, 225.5 KB)
Pet Registration FAQs
Online
You can complete registration and make payment at Dogs and Cats Online. You require the following:
- An email address
- Drivers license details
- Any concession cards
- Certificate of microchipping/desexing
In Person
You can attend any of the below locations during business hours to register your pet.
Civic Centre
163 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide
Enfield Library - Council Office
1 Kensington Cres, Enfield
8405 6530
Greenacres Library - Council Office
2 Fosters Rd, Greenacres
8405 6540
Please note if you are completing a brand new registration you will need to ensure you have all required documentation with you.
The annual registrations are sent out each year in July and are sent via the nominated method of email, sms or post.
The registrations are due to be paid by 31 August and can be done so by entering the renewal code into Dogs and Cats Online.
All dogs are now issued with a permanent registration number that remains with the animal regardless of a change of Council areas or transfer of ownership.
If your dog registration disc has been lost or damaged, or you do not wish to use the supplied plastic disc, you are encouraged to purchase a metal dog disc, badge or tag and have it engraved with your dog’s permanent registration number. You are also encouraged to include name and phone number or any other contact details.
If you prefer to have a plastic disc, you can request a replacement disc on Dogs and Cats Online.
You must register your cat in Dogs and Cats Online by its microchip number. Unlike dogs, cats do not get issued a registration number and there is no fee associated. We recommend keeping all information up to date in DACO to ensure that if your cat goes missing, and is then found and scanned by council, vets, or an animal shelter, we can reunite you quickly.
It is also important to transfer your cat’s registration in DACO if your cat goes to a new owner. For instructions on how to register or transfer your cat in DACO please view the easy guides.
Fee Structure 2023-24
Registration Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Standard - Both Desexed & Microchipped | $52 |
Standard Concession/ Pensioner | $26 |
Non-Standard - Not both Desexed & Microchipped | $104 |
Non-Standard Concession/ Pensioner | $52 |
Assistance (Must be accredited) | Nil |
AWL/RSPCA 1st Financial Year | Nil |
Business per dog for 1st 4 dogs (No additional rebates) | $104 |
Business flat fee for 5-10 dogs (No additional rebates) | $520 |
Business flat fee for 11-20 dogs (No additional rebates) | $1040 |
Business flat fee for 21-30 dogs (No additional rebates) | $1560 |
Business flat fee for 31 or more dogs (No additional rebates) | $2080 |
Racing Greyhound - Must be registered with GRSA (No additional rebates) | $52 |
Working Dog (No additional rebates) | $52 |
Puppy under 6 months old between 1st July - 31st Dec (No additional rebates) | 50% discount |
Dogs registered between 1st Jan - 30th April (No additional rebates) | 50% discount |
Dogs registered between 1st May - 30th June | Nil |
Replacement Disc | $10 |
Transfer | Nil |
Late registration penalty | $20 |
Impound Fee - includes first 72 hours sustenance fee | $272 |
Daily Sustenance - After 72 Hours | $62 |
Guard Dog Fee | $104 |
Breeder Fee | $75 |