Register your pet
Pets make great companions; they encourage us to stay active and can improve our wellbeing.
If you are living in Palmerston, it is a requirement to register your cat and dog each year.
New cat and dog registrations
To register a new cat or dog in Palmerston, please fill out our form.
New Palmerston residents have a 90-day grace period to register their pet.
If you require any assistance with completing this form, please contact us.
Renewing your cat and dog registration
If your cat or dog is already registered with us, you will need to renew their registration by 1 September each year, with a short grace period provided until 30 September.
To renew your cat or dog registration, you will need the seven-digit reference number located in the payment section on your renewal notice.
If you are a concession card holder, call and let us know.
Multiple cat and dog licence
If you have more than two cats or two dogs at your home you'll require a licence.
To obtain a licence, please complete an application.
Update your pet's details
It's free to update your pet's details. Return the completed notice of change in details form by email, post: PO BOX 1, Palmerston, NT 0831 or in person at Civic Plaza.
Notice of change in details form
Fees and charges
Registration fees are due in September each year and assist us in providing quality animal management services.
| Standard Fee | Unit of Measure | 2025/26 |
| Full Year Fee | Per dog or cat | $130 |
| Trained Dogs for the blind & hearing impaired | Per dog | Free |
| Tag replacement | Per tag | $11 |
| Dangerous Dog Registration | Per dangerous dog | $350 |
| Aged & Disability Pensioner Fee | Per dog or cat | $35 |
| Reciprocal Arrangements | Per dog or cat | Free |
| Supported Desexing and Microchipping Campaign | Per dog or cat | Free |
| Microchipping Animals | Per dog or cat | $50 |
| New rehomed dog/cat or new Puppy/Kitten | Per dog or cat | Free |
| Dogs/Cats under 3 months of age* | Per dog or cat | Free |
| Desexed Dog or Cat registration | Per dog or cat | $35 |
| Concession/Pensioner Fee Desexed Dog or Cat | Per dog or cat | $13 |
| Quarterly Fee Structure - Applicable to new animals only | ||||
| Previously registered animals will pay the first column regardless of the date | ||||
| Payment Options | 1 September to 31 August 2026 | 1 December to 31 August 2026 | 1 March to 31 August 2026 | 1 June to 31 August 26 |
| Full Year Fee | $130 | $97.50 | $65 | $32.50 |
| Desexed Dog or Cat registration | $35 | $26.50 | $17.50 | $8.75 |
| Aged & Disability Pensioner Fee | $35 | $26.50 | $17.50 | $8.75 |
| Concession/Pensioner Fee Desexed Dog or Cat | $13 | $6.50 | $4.30 | $3.25 |
| Dangerous Dog Registration | $350 | $265.50 | $175 | $87.50 |
The detailed fee schedule can be found here.
Transferring, rehoming or adopting pets
If you’ve moved to Palmerston from another Northern Territory Council area, your pet’s registration can be transferred across and will remain valid for the rest of the registration period. We also offer free first year registration for dogs and cats adopted from registered rehoming groups.