Update your dog's microchip number

Microchipping is a simple and painless procedure done by your vet or microchipping organisation. It helps identify lost dogs, even if they aren’t wearing their registration tags, by scanning the microchip.

Dog registration and microchipping are separate processes. You need to register your dog every year, but microchipping is done only once. The microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under the skin behind the dog’s neck.

Working farm dogs used for herding or driving stock are exempt from microchipping.

If you don’t microchip your dog, you could face a $300 fine and possible prosecution.

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Step 1.Gather proof and Dog ID(s)

You will need to provide a vet certificate with a microchip barcode or certified proof from another microchipping organisation.

You will need your Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on your dog registration invoice. The number is in the 'WDC ID' column, next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog(s).

If you have not received your dog registration invoice or are unsure of the Dog ID, please contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Fill in our online form and upload the required proof.

Update my dog's details form

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update your dog's details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

By email

By post

In-person

Report it

Use our online forms to report animal issues, dispute an infringement or object to a dog classification.

Report an issue

Enquiries

You can use our online form for animal enquiries.  

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Phone: 09 430 4200

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