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Transferring pet ownership

If you get a pet from someone else, or if you sell or give your pet to a new owner, you need to transfer the pet's ownership

This will keep the owner details updated for future registration as well as if the pet escapes or is lost.

Transferring ownership is free.

In person

First, contact the relevant microchipping registry to update the details of ownership on your microchip.

To transfer ownership, you'll need the following documents

Completed Transfer Pet Ownership Application(PDF, 173KB) which has been signed by the previous and new owner

Bring your documents into our Government Centre at 62-68 Ovens Street, Wangaratta.

First, contact the relevant microchipping registry to update the details of ownership on your microchip.

To transfer ownership, you'll need the following documents

Completed Transfer Pet Ownership Application(PDF, 173KB) which has been signed by the previous and new owner

Send a copy of your documents along with a cheque or money order to the Rural City of Wangaratta, PO Box 238, Wangaratta 3676.

Please make cheques payable to "Wangaratta Rural City Council". Please note that receipts will not be issued for mailed payments.

Credit card payments can also be made over the phone on 03 5722 0888.

03 5722 0888

Wangaratta Government Centre

62-68 Ovens Street

Wangaratta

3677

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