Register a dog
Register your dog using the online form. Have a credit card, your address and information about the dog on hand.
When to register your dog
You must register your dog within:
- 14 days of it turning 12 weeks old
- 14 days after moving to Brisbane.
Registrations are valid for 12 months and must be renewed yearly.
Assistance dogs (including guide dogs), or declared dangerous or menacing dogs, cannot be processed using this online form. Find out how to register assistance and declared dogs.
You need to provide details about the dog, such as the dog's:
- name, sex and age
- microchip number
- breed, colour and distinguishing features
- desexing status.
Provide the address where the dog will live, including street number and name, suburb and postcode.
You must provide your contact details as the new owner, including your name, phone number and email address.
You will need a credit or debit card to pay for the registration.
Find out more about dog registration fees.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, all dogs in Brisbane must be registered within 14 days of turning 12 weeks old or within 14 days of moving to Brisbane. Registrations are valid for 12 months.
Find out more about dog registration in Brisbane.
Owners of dogs that have not been registered with Council will receive a fine. The fine is based on a system of penalty units.
Find out more about animal-related fines.
Assistance dogs must be registered using the hard-copy Dog Registration Application form.
Submit the completed form to Council with supporting evidence, such as:
- Handler's Identity Card
- letter from the dog training service provider
- official medallion issued and worn by the dog.
Declared dangerous must be registered using the hard-copy Dog Registration Application form.
Submit the completed form to Council with supporting evidence, such as:
- declaration type
- date of the declaration
- local authority who issued the declaration.