Microchipping and Registration
STEP 1 MICROCHIP YOUR ANIMAL
In NSW cats and dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first. Microchipping your animal is the first step in the registration process and is important because it helps authorities return lost, hurt or stolen animals to their owners.
When an animal is microchipped its identification details are entered onto the NSW Pet Registry. A certificate is issued to the owner receipting the entry of their animal's details.
Microchips are about the same size as a large grain of rice. They are very safe. Your pet will feel little pain as the chip is inserted quickly and safely under the skin between the shoulders.
When the chip is scanned, a number displayed on the scanner will be used to identify your cat or dog.
Microchipping can be arranged through your local vet, animal welfare organisation or at Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre.
STEP 2 REGISTER ONLINE OR AT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL
Once you have microchipped your animal, you then need to register your cat or dog by 12 weeks of age or immediately upon transfer (whichever happens first). Pets must be microchipped before they can be registered. The person selling or giving away the pet is responsible for getting the pet microchipped.
This can be done online via a self-service system on the NSW Pet Registry website or by visiting your local council.
Infringements may be issued to owners of animals whose animal is older than 3 months of age and is not registered.
For more information about Pet Registration please visit the OLG website: Register a pet | Office of Local Government (nsw.gov.au)
STEP 3 UPDATE YOUR MICROCHIP DETAILS
Pet owners must ensure that the information about their pet is always up to date by notifying the register of any changes. Please log onto the NSW Pet Registry to update your details NSW Pet Registry
The microchip paperwork will be entered into the NSW Pet Registry and you will be sent a certificate of identification in the mail. You must log in to the NSW Pet Registry website, make a profile and claim your pet by searching for the microchip number. Please check all details are correct as this is the only link back to you should your pet ever go missing.
Information on how to use the online Pet Registry, including helpful factsheets can be found at Dogs & Cats - Office of Local Government NSW
If you change phone numbers or address, or if the pet dies or goes missing, please update your pet’s microchip details via the NSW Pet Registry.