Dog Registrations

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The City of Marion promotes and supports responsible dog ownership.

It is important to register your dog each year so that if your dog becomes lost, the City of Marion can contact you to reunite you with your pet.

All dogs three months or older are required by law to be registered with their local council within two weeks of ownership.

Moved into City of Marion?

If you have recently moved from another council area to the City of Marion, you are required to transfer your dog's registration within 14 days with the City of Marion.

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Dog registration fees for 2012-2013

Description	Standard rate	Pensioner rate
Full registration	$60	$30
Desexed	$36	$18
Microchipped	$54	$27
Trained	$54	$27
Trained & Desexed	$30	$15
Desexed & Microchipped	$30	$15
Microchipped & Trained	$48	$24
Desexed, Microchipped & Trained	$24	$12
Working Dogs	$15	$15
Greyhound Racing	$15	$15
Guide & Therapy Dogs	$0	$0
Transfer of registration	$9	$9
Replacement Tag	$9	$9

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Dog registration discounts

There is a range of discounts available for dog registration fees, which are detailed above. When applying for a discount, evidence will be required to gain the discount. This includes:

Proof of microchipping
Desexing
Training from an accredited organisation

Proof if the dog is a guide, assistance or therapeutic dog
Any concessions the dog owner holds.

To qualify for a Pensioner Concession, one of the following cards in the name of the person registering the dog, must be presented at the time of payment of registration (whether it is a renewal or a new registration).

Aged
Disability

Parenting Payment Single
Health Care Card

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Dog registration renewals

Dog registration renewal notices are sent out each year as dog registrations expire on 30 June.

The registration expires at the end of each financial year and must be renewed with payment by 31 August each year, otherwise a $13.00 late fee and an expiation notice for having an unregistered dog will apply.

Please note the onus is on the owner of the dog to re-register the dog each year, regardless of whether a renewal notice was received or not. The onus is also on the owner of the dog to advise council if the dog has moved, been sold, given away or if the dog is deceased.

Dog tags

A confirmation letter will be sent with your dog's unique tag within 5 days of receipt of your payment. Registered dogs are issued with a tag each year, which must be worn by the dog at all times. The dog tag can be used to help identify the dog if it becomes lost, and to reunite it with its owner.

Payment options

PAYMENT DIRECT TO CITY OF MARION

In person - Present your renewal notice to:
Customer Service Centre
Administration Centre
245 Sturt Road
Sturt SA 5047
* EFTPOS and credit cards accepted. (Visa, Mastercard and American Express).
* Opening times are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

By internet - Pay dog registration online (Service only available until 31 August)

By telephone - Please call:
Customer Service Centre
Phone: (08) 8375 6600
* From 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
* Please have your renewal notice available at the time of the call so all details are easily located.

By mail - Cheques or Money Orders made payable to "City of Marion" and forwarded with payment slip to:
City of Marion
Locked Bag 1
Oaklands Park SA 5046
* Credit card payments may be posted using the form on the reverse side of the dog renewal.
* Post dated cheques will be returned unless prior arrangements have been made.

PARTICIPATING VETERINARY CLINIC (IN PERSON)

Payment can be made at the following vet clinic in person.
Somerton Park Veterinary Clinic
40D Diagonal Road
Glengowrie SA 5044
Phone: (08) 8295 6924
* Cash payments only

AUSTRALIA POST - This service is only available until 31 August each year

In person - Present your renewal notice to:
Any Australia Post Office

By internet - Pay dog registration online via Australia Post billpay (Service only available until 31 August)

By telephone - Please call:
13 18 16

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New dog registrations

New dog registrations need to be made in person by visiting either the City of Marion or a participating vet clinic. New dog registration forms are available when you come in to register your dog.

You will need to bring photo identification and any concession cards at the time of registration. You will also need to provide copies of desexing, microchipping and certified training certificates if you wish to claim a dog registration discount.

PAYMENT DIRECT TO CITY OF MARION	PARTICIPATING VETERINARY CLINIC (IN PERSON)
Customer Service Centre Administration Centre 245 Sturt Road Sturt SA 5047 * EFTPOS and credit cards accepted. (Visa, Mastercard and American Express). * Opening times are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.	Somerton Park Veterinary Clinic 40D Diagonal Road Glengowrie SA 5044 Phone: (08) 8295 6924 * Cash payments only * Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm (Wednesdays to 5pm) and Saturday 9am to 12noon. Please contact the clinic direct to confirm, as times may change without our knowledge.

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Transfer of ownership and/or change of address

If a dog is going to be kept at a different address from where it was registered for more than 14 consecutive days, then the dog must be re-registered in the new area.

Scenario	Form to be completed	Transfer fee
Transfer of ownership within City of Marion and dog still has current City of Marion registration tag.	Change of Dog Registration Details - Form 4(77 kb)	N/A
Transfer of ownership within City of Marion and dog does not have a tag but was registered for the current year with the City of Marion.	Change of Dog Registration Details - Form 4(77 kb)	$9.00
Transfer of ownership AND the dog is coming from another council.	New Registration Form is available from Somerton Park Vet, City of Marion Administration Building and by post	$9.00
No transfer of ownership BUT the dog and owner have moved into the City of Marion from another council.	New Registration Form is available from Somerton Park Vet, City of Marion Administration Building and by post	$9.00
No transfer of ownership BUT the dog and owner have moved within the City of Marion.	Change of Dog Registration Details - Form 4(77 kb)	N/A

Please note: If your change of address applies to other accounts within council such as rates, you need to fill out a Change of Name or Address Form.

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Where do registration fees go?

Registration fees enable council to:

Provide an identification process for all dogs which allows lost dogs to be reunited with owners.
Provide an effective communication process to dog owners and the general public.
Provide resources to develop animal management plans and to support legislation.
Provide funding for community education, administration and research expenses of councils.
Provide an efficient and effective service to the community.
Legal advice regarding enforcement of dog control legislation.
Effective enforcement of dog control legislation and council by-laws, controlling and reducing dog problems for the community, i.e. investigating barking dog complaints and dog attack complaints.

20% of dog registration income goes directly back to the Dog and Cat Management Board to enable council to become a member of the Board which:

Provides information and advice regarding the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and their responsibilities.
Acts as a conduit of information between State and Local Government.
Undertakes Radio and Television advertising campaigns to raise the awareness of responsible dog ownership.
Produces and provides councils with a range of brochures and publications.
Provides the public with expert advice if they believe council has not acted in accordance with the Law.

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