Free rego for young dogs as annual renewals approach

Published on 30 September 2026

• Dog registration renewal notices will start arriving in early October
• Registrations and renewals are due by 31 October 2026
• Dogs aged under 12 months can now be registered for free

Fraser Coast dog owners are being encouraged to check their details and prepare for annual registration renewals, with notices due to start arriving in early October.

This year, Fraser Coast Regional Council has introduced free registration for dogs aged under 12 months, helping owners who may have been advised to delay desexing their dog for health reasons.

Animal Management spokesperson Cr Zane O’Keefe said registration was an important part of responsible dog ownership and helped fund services used across the Fraser Coast.

“Dogs are part of family life for thousands of Fraser Coast households, and registration helps Council provide the services that support dogs, their owners and the wider community,” he said.

“Registration fees contribute to servicing costs associated with the maintenance of dog friendly spaces, our pound and adoption centre, dog attack investigations, compliance activities and responsible pet ownership programs”

"We’ve also introduced free registration renewals for dogs under 12 months of age. This means owners will not pay a registration fee if their dog is under 12 months old at the time their annual renewal is issued.

“For some breeds, owners may be advised to wait until their dog is older before desexing, so this change means they are not disadvantaged during that first year.”

Dog registration is compulsory under Queensland law, with dogs required to be registered from 12 weeks of age and within 14 days of moving to the Fraser Coast.

First-time registration is free, while annual renewal for a desexed and microchipped dog is $44.

Cr O’Keefe encouraged owners to look out for their renewal notice and check their contact and dog details were correct.

“Renewal notices are scheduled to be issued from 30 September and should start arriving in letterboxes and inboxes in early October,” he said.

“When yours arrives, take a moment to check the details are up to date and complete your renewal by 31 October.

“Keeping your dog registered means Council has accurate information if your dog ever becomes lost, and it helps us continue providing important animal management services for the community.”

More information about dog registration is available at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/animals-and-pets