It is a legal requirement to register both cats and dogs in Queensland. This is done under your local council and will mean if you are a ratepayer in Brisbane City Council or Moreton Bay you will need to contact your local council.
You can use the appropriate links below to check more details and download forms to register your dogs and cats.
For those living in Moreton Bay Regional Council area:
http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/living.aspx?id=13573
For those living in Brisbane City Council area:
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/laws-permits/animal-laws-permits/cats-dogs/cat-dog-registration/existing-registration/index.htm?utm_source=corphome&utm_medium=rnav&utm_term=none&utm_content=text-link&utm_campaign=RNAV_pets
Put your cursor over the above links then press the Ctrl button on your keyboard (usually on the bottom far left of the keyboard) and click the left side of your computer mouse. You should then be automatically directed to the appropriate webpage of your local council website.
From there you can read the laws of your local council as well as download registration forms.
Microchipping
We recommend all pets are microchipped however since 2009 there are now compulsory laws in Queensland relating to your responsibilities to getting your pet microchipped.
Compulsory registration of cats and dogs, except rural working dogs
Compulsory microchipping of young cats and dogs or when transferring ownership of cats and dogs
Compulsory tattooing for voluntarily desexed cats and dogs
State-wide conditions for keeping dangerous, menacing or restricted dogs
Implanting a microchip in your cat or dog is only compulsory in 3 cases:
If your cat or dog is younger than 12 weeks when the legislation commences
If the ownership of the cat or dog changes after the legislation commences
If a dog is a regulated dog i.e. a restricted dog or declared a dangerous or menacing dog