Cat Registration - First Time


Registering your cat for the first time

All domestic cats over six months old in WA must be sterilised, microchipped and registered within the City.

The City promotes lifetime registration.

View the steps below on how to register your cat with the City of Cockburn
 

How do I register a cat? 

  1. 1. Prepare your documents

    • Your cat's 15 digit microchip number
     
    • Your cat's Sterilisation Certificate, (proof is required – either a Sterilisation Certificate signed by the Vet, or a signed Statutory Declaration. The Microchip Certificate is not sufficient)
     
    • ​​Your pension/seniors card, if applicable (A copy of a valid concession card must be provided to obtain the concession rate.  Health Care Cards are not accepted).​
     
    • Payment is due at the time of application.
    Length of registration Cost of Sterilised cat ($) 
    1 Year  $20 ($10 Pensioner Concession)
    3 Year  $42.50 ($21.25 Pensioner Concession)
    Lifetime $100 ($50 Pensioner Concession)
  2. 2. Complete your registration

    Please note: One Registration Application is to be completed per cat.  Please do not submit a duplicate registration application for the same cat.

    All cats that are on the property must be registered.

    Within 5 minutes of completing your application you will receive an email requesting you to make payment for the registration. Payment must be made on the day you submit your Application.

  3. 3. Make your payment

    • Go to your inbox to find the email requesting you to make payment and open the attachment. Select the blue 'Make Payment' link.
       

    • Please allow 5 minutes after completing your application to receive the email requesting you to make payment. Payment is required at the time of application. If you do not receive an email request to make payment, plesae contact Community Safety and Ranger Services by email or on 08 9411 3444.
       

    • ​You will be contacted if the payment or correct documents have not been provided. Failure to provide this information after requested may result in an infringement.
     
    • Once your Application has been assessed, payment has been received and all required documents provided, you will receive an email advising you that your Application has been completed. 
  4. 4. Receiving your tag

    Once your payment has been verified and your Registration Application has been completed, a tag will be posted to your address.

    If you have not received your tag within two weeks, please contact Community Safety and Ranger Services on 08 9411 3444.

Register your cat now

Transfer of existing cat registrations to the City of Cockburn

If you are moving into the City of Cockburn and your cat is already registered with another Council, please complete the Online Animal Transfer. Once completed we will confirm all details with your previous Council and post a City of Cockburn registration tag to your address.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't know my cats microchip number
Every cat must be microchipped. Your Vet can let you know the microchip number if you have misplaced it.  Your local Vet can implant a microchip for your cat.
I need to register my cat and my dog
New registrations for both cats and dogs can be completed online.
Renewal of cat registration
All 1 year registrations expire on October 31st each year. Lifetime registrations do not expire. You will receive a Renewal
Notice before your cat's registration is due to expire. It is important to keep your contact details and address updated.

If you have not received your renewal form by October 31st please contact Community Safety and Ranger Services on 08 9411 3444. 
What should I do if my address has changed, or if my cat has a new owner or has passed away?
You will need to complete a Change of Animal Status Form for any changes that occur for you or your cat. Only the owner can request changes to a registration.
For further information, please contact Community Safety and Ranger Services on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].

Related Documents

Document name Downloadable files
Animal Management and Exercise Plan 2020-2025PDF document

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

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