From 1 August 2024, Council will no longer issue registration tags. All cats and dogs must wear an identification tag when not at their registered address. For more information, visit Cat and dog identification tags.
A public notice has been issued advising residents that the city is conducting inspections for unregistered cats and dogs under the approved systematic inspection program.
All dogs and cats must be registered by 12 weeks of age or within 14 days of being brought into City of Moreton Bay, per the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Animal Management Local Law 2023.
Under local law, the number of cats and dogs you can keep on your property depends on your property's size. Learn more about the city's requirements for keeping animals.
To minimise impacts on koala habitat, the law does not allow dogs at particular properties in Desmond Street, Samuel Way and Steven Court, Narangba.
If you qualify for a registration or fee exemption, you must still complete an online animal registration application.
To find fees for cat and dog registrations for the current financial year, refer to our fees and charges.
New registration
The registration period for cats and dogs is from 1 October to 30 September. Only one person over the age of 18 years can register an animal under their name.
Before you start, make sure you have all the information you need, including your pet's microchip details and desexing certificate.
If concession fees apply, you will need to supply your supporting documents as individual PDF or JPEG files. You will upload these into the online form.
Payment must be made by MasterCard or Visa at the time of registration. We will email you an animal registration notice.
Register online
If you need help or are unable to complete the application online, contact Council.
Registration renewal
Council issues renewal notices for cat and dog registrations in early September. The payment due date is 30 September. If you do not pay by the due date the registration will lapse, and your animal will be unregistered. This may result in an infringement notice being issued.
If no changes are required to your pet's renewal, you can pay online.
Make sure you have your renewal notice. You will need your payment reference number from the Payment options - Online section of your renewal notice.
Pay a renewal
If changes are required to your renewal, or to have a concession applied, update your pet’s details.
If you haven’t received your renewal notice or need a copy, lodge a request online.