Apply to register or transfer a domestic animal business

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.

The current fee is $360.00 

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

 

Email

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • 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(PDF, 683KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.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.

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Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • 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(PDF, 683KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199 

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:

  • 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(PDF, 683KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Visit any of our Customer Service Centres during opening hours, Monday to Friday.

Frankston Civic Centre
30 Davey Street
Frankston

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre
Shop 6, The Gateway
230 Cranbourne-Frankston Road
Langwarrin

Seaford Community Centre
1/6 Broughton Street
Seaford

You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard or Amex) in person.

Step 4.What happens next?

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

Contact Us

Phone

1300 322 322

Email

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Related information

Supporting documents

Application to Register/Transfer a Domestic Animal Business(PDF, 683KB)

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