If you have an assistance dog, you may be eligible for an exemption from pet registration fees. Proof of certification is required for this exemption. 

To be eligible for a fee exemption, your assistance dog must meet the following requirements:

• Have complete obedience training and be trained to perform tasks or functions that assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effects of his or her disability (as per the EO Act definition).
• be desexed.
• be at least 12 months of age.
• Be certificate as required from a medical practitioner confirming the need for an assistant dog.

An exemption will not apply in the following circumstances:

• if the assistance dog is a declared dangerous, menacing, or restricted breed.
• if the owner of an assistance dog has been convicted of two or more offences under the DA Act, with respect to the same assistance dog.

Please download and fill out the form above or contact us on 03 5760 2600 for assistance with your application or for more information.