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Eligibility for refunds

If you want us to refund your dog registration fee, you will need to complete the online form:

Dog registration refund or renewal overpayment

If you want us to refund your cat registration, you will need to complete the online form:

Cat registration refund or renewal overpayment

You can also:

Notify us of a deceased pet

If your dog passes away, you can notify us online:

Dog Deceased Notification

If your cat passes away, you can notify us online:

Cat Deceased Notification

We may refund your pet registration fee. Refunds are processed at Council's customer service centres or by completing the above online form. Refunds can only be processed if proof of payment has been provided.

All refunds exclude the Victorian Animal Levy, currently $4.39. Refunds are calculated by the date of your pet's death:

  • If your animal passes away before 10 June — 100% fee refund
  • If your animal passes away between 10 June and 10 October — 50% fee refund
  • If your animal passes away after 10 October - No refund is applicable.

If you were the owner of a restricted breed, menacing or dangerous dog you must provide a death certificate to process your refund.

Update your microchipping details

Please make sure you notify your microchipping provider of your pet's death. In Victoria, this is usually the Central Animal Records.

Surrender your pet

If you wish to surrender your pet, you can take it to your nearest Council pound.

If you are unable to take your pet to the pound, please contact us. We will pick your pet up within 7 days. You will be required to fill in a surrender form when an officer collects your pet.

You will not receive a refund on your registration if you surrender your pet.

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