Your current dog registration remains valid until August 31. We will send you a notice when it's due for renewal. The same applies for all other animal permits.
There are substantial discounts on registration charges for pensioners and also de-sexed animals.
Rockhampton Regional Council requires dogs residing in the region to be registered however, some areas in the region are presently exempt. Please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre for details on your areas registration requirements.
If you intend to desex your dog but at present are unable to do so due to its age, you must register your dog as an entire dog, paying the required fee for the current registration period. If during the same registration period you supply a copy of veterinary desexing certificate(s) accompanied by a written request for a refund, you will be provided a pro rata refund for the current registration period only.
For more information contact Councils Customer Service Centre on 1300 22 55 77 or for more information about Council's fees and charges please click here.
Clarification for All Refunds
Council will refund the "unused" part of dog registration charges on a pro rata basis.
All claims must be made in the same registration period as the payment and be in writing supported by any documentary evidence.
Deceased Dogs
Council refunds for any deceased dog from the date of the amendment form unless owners provide a vet's receipt for euthanasia.
All claims must be made in the same registration period as the payment and be in writing supported by any documentary evidence.
Desexed Dogs
Council refunds for desexing on presentation of a desexing certificate/vet's letter. All claims must be made in the same registration period as the payment and be in writing.
Missing Dogs
Council does not refund for missing animals in the region due to the possibility of recovery. If an animal went missing outside of the Rockhampton Regional area full details of the date and location of where the dog went missing will be required for all claims. All claims must be made in the same registration period as the payment and be in writing.
Relocated Dogs
Council does not refund for relocated animals unless the registration tag is surrendered with the claim. All claims must be made in the same registration period as the payment and be in writing with the registration tag attached.
Stolen Dogs
Council only refunds for stolen animals if a police report number is provided along with the date of theft. The dog, if subsequently returned will be deemed unregistered. All claims must be in writing and supported by any documentary evidence.