Animal business registrations

You will need a domestic animal business permit to start or transfer an existing business, such as:

  • pet shop
  • boarding establishment
  • dog training establishment
  • breeding and rearing establishment.

You may also need a planning permit if you intend to run the business from your home. 

Please check with us if you are unsure if you require a registration form. 

Are you looking for more help with your new business?

  

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • Business name
  • Business type
  • Registered business number/ACN
  • Type of animals

Prior to submitting your application please first check whether you will need a planning permit.

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Step 4.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

Mail

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • Business name
  • Business type
  • Registered business number/ACN
  • Type of animals

Prior to submitting your application please first check whether you will need a planning permit.

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application to Register/Transfer a Domestic Animal Business form(PDF, 359KB).

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Mount Alexander Shire Council

PO Box 185

Castlemaine VIC 3450

Step 4.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

In person

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • Business name
  • Business type
  • Registered business number/ACN
  • Type of animals

Prior to submitting your application please first check whether you will need a planning permit.

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application to Register/Transfer a Domestic Animal Business form(PDF, 359KB).

Step 3.Submit your application

Visit our Customer Service Centre during opening hours, Monday to Friday. 

Castlemaine Civic Centre

27 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine

Step 4.What happens next?

We will notify you of the outcome of your permit application.

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