Cat Registration and Owner Responsibilities

• Microchipping and registration is required for all cats over six months.
• All cats must be microchipped before they can be registered.
• Microchipping can be carried out by your local vet. A cat may be exempt from microchipping if a vet issues a certificate stating that implanting a microchip may adversely affect the health or welfare of that cat. The City requires the microchip number when registering.
• During the registration process, the City will require proof of microchip and microchip number to record against cat registration details to ensure the City is able to identify and contact the cat owner.

• Your cat must wear a collar and registration tag when in public.
• It is also recommended the collar should also display your name and addressfor quick identification.

• Cats must not roam freely onto private property without the owner's permission.
• To keep your cat safe and protect local wildlife, the City recommends:
  1. Installing a secure outdoor enclosure (catio)
  2. Using netting or roller bars along fences
  3. Providing indoor enrichment such as toys and scratch posts
• Cats that roam may be classified as a nuisance and legally trapped by property owners (using RSPCA-approved traps). Trapped cats must be handed over to the City.

To register your cat:

1. Download and complete the Cat Registration Form.
2. Prepare the required documents:
   • Proof of microchipping
   • Proof of sterilisation
   • Concession card (if applicable)
   • Payment (see fees below)
3. Submit your Cat Registration Form and documents:
   • Online  (Attach all documents at the attachment folder) or
   • In person at the Administration Building or
   • By post to PO Box 21, Kwinana WA 6966

Please Note: Owners registering new cats after 31 May may receive a discounted rate for that year.

All cat registrations expire on 31 October each year. You can renew your pet’s registration using the methods listed on your renewal notice (renew online, by post, or in person).

Renew your cat's registration online

You can renew your cat's registration online using the button below and then clicking onto 'Portal Home'. Just remember that you need your renewal notice, which includes your payment reference, before taking this step:

Renew animal registration

Haven’t received your notice?

If you’re still waiting on your renewal notice and it’s almost October, please email the City's rangers by email.

Opt in to receive your cat's renewal notices by email

The best way to get your renewal notice is by email:

Receive registration renewals by email

Fees depend on whether your cat is sterilised and whether you are eligible for a concession.

Please Note:

• Discounts apply for holders of a Pensioner Concession Card, State Concession Card, Veterans Card, or a Commonwealth Seniors Card (with a Seniors Card).
• Additional discounts apply for new cats registered after 31 May. 

Let the City know if:

• You move house or change contact details
• Your cat is no longer in your care
• Your cat has passed away
• You need a replacement certificate.

Contact the City by visiting the Administration Office or email customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au.

If you’ve moved from another local government in WA and your cat’s registration is current, you can transfer it to the City of Kwinana free of charge.

To transfer:

1. Notify your previous council.
2. Confirm the registration is valid.
3. Complete the Cat Registration Form (PDF).
4. Provide:
   • A copy of the current registration certificate
   • Proof of microchipping and sterilisation
   • Concession card (if applicable)
5. Submit your application:
   • Email: rangers@kwinana.wa.gov.au
   • In person: Administration Building, Corner Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road

Please Note: 

• The registration can only be transferred to the same owner listed on the existing registration.
• Any outstanding registration will be honoured and transferred to the City of Kwinana once forms are complete and verified with previous City/Shire.

1. Get the Current Registration and Microchip Details. Ask the previous owner for the cat’s registration details and microchip number.
2. Fill in the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form. Complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form and ensure it is signed by both the previous owner and the new owner.
3. Submit the Completed Form. Send the form and documents to the City of Kwinana:
   • Email: customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au
   • In person: Administration Building, Corner Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road

4. Await Confirmation. The City will review your application. Once approved, the cat’s ownership records will be updated, and you’ll receive confirmation.