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Dog Registration

Registering your dog helps protect pets, supports responsible ownership and keeps the community safe.

Dogs and Cats Online is available again from 1 July 2026

Scroll down the page for more information about dog registration and fees.

About

Dog registrations must be renewed by 31 August each year.

You will receive a renewal notice from the Council in July.

Please wait for this notice before registering your dog—this helps avoid duplicate records in the system.

Dogs and Cats Online (DACO)

You can register your dog online using Dogs and Cats Online (DACO).

You can use DACO to:

Register your dog
Renew your dog's registration
Update your contact details
Pay your dog registration online.

Dogs and Cats Online

If you’re unable to use DACO, you can also register your dog or update your details in person at Norwood Town Hall or any of our three library branches

Dog registration fees

Please note: Income-tested low-income earners may be eligible for concessions

Registration type	Fee	Concession	Required documentation
Puppy (under six months)	$43.50	$21.75	N/A
Desexed & microchipped (Standard dog) A standard dog is one that is desexed and microchipped	$43.50	$21.75	Certificate of desexing Certificate from a microchipping agency
Not desexed, microchipped (Non-standard dog) A non-standard dog is any other dog, including those exempt from desexing or microchipping requirements, such as dogs owned by registered breeders or working livestock dogs.	$87	$43.50	N/A
Assistance dog (Guide dog)	No fee	No fee	Proof in the form of relevant documentation
Late payment fee	$15	NA	N/A
Replacement disc	$11	N/A	N/A

Concessions

Income-tested low-income earners may be eligible for concessions.

Present your current card or documentation at time of registration.

Accepted concession cards:

Health Care Card
Pension Concession Card
State-issued Concession Card
Repatriation Gold Health Card.

Contact

Citizen Services Team
T: 08 8366 4555
E: townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au