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Submit this form to obtain property ownership details of your adjoining neighbours for fencing purposes only.

Apply for a permit to build or alter a jetty.

Use this form to make an application to Amend a Planning Permit – either the conditions, land, endorsed plans, or what is allowed by the existing permit. s72 Planning and Environment Act 1987; r14 Planning and Environment Regulations 2015

Use this form to make changes to a Planning Permit Application that has been submitted to Council, but no decision has been made. s50 & s57A Planning and Environment Act 1987; r13 Planning and Environment Regulations 2015

Use this form to transfer an animal registered with Council to another person. Changes can only be made with the signature of the previous owner or an attached statutory declaration.

Complete this form if you have a new dog or cat, or it is new to East Gippsland Shire. All dogs and cats must have a microchip and must be registered at 3 months of age.

Use this form to replace a tag that has been lost or that has become unreadable due to wear and tear.

Please use this form to register a business with and aquatic facility

Use this form to register an Assistance Dog with the Council

Australia Day Awards are presented annually to local citizens and community groups that have made an outstanding contribution or may have gone above and beyond in our community. Nominations for the awards close at 5.00 pm Sunday 7 December 2025 and announced at a formal event before 26 January 2026

Book clubs can borrow sets of selected titles and then join in discussion about the title. One single membership card is created for each book club.

Use this form to request Property Information Certificates on a property in East Gippsland Shire Council.

The Bushfire Rebuild Support Service provides specialised advice to help streamline any planning application requirements and your overall rebuild.

Complete this form to notify Council of the removal of a Temporary Dwelling in bushfire area

A permit is required to busk, or perform street theatre or other forms of entertainment, in a public place in East Gippsland Shire.

Submit this form to cancel an existing Rates Direct Debit.

Submit this form to stop receiving your rate notice by email.

Please use this form to request a Certificate of Installation of a UMD/Rigid Annex or Prefabricated Holiday Unit.

This form is for businesses wanting to open a credit account for tip fees with East Gippsland Shire Council.

If you are leaving early in an emergency, or if you would like to register your whereabouts on any given day or time, please complete this form.

Apply to book the Nicholson Street Bairnsdale kiosk or stage area, or one of the raffle sites listed.

Apply to hold a wedding ceremony on public land in East Gippsland Shire Council.

Request a copy of building plans or permits that have been issued for your property. If you do not own the property you will need to obtain written consent from the owner.

Copy of septic plans can only be given to the property owner, or a person having written permission from the owner. There is non refundable fee for the search.

Complete this form for vehicle access to Cunninghame Arm footbridge at Lakes Entrance.

Complete this form to lodge any requests, issues, feedback or suggestions to East Gippsland Shire Council.

Complete this form to apply for a debtor account with Council.

Use this form if you are a debtor and are required to submit an updated email address for invoice and statement delivery

Apply to set up a direct debit from your nominated bank account to pay your rates by 4 instalments or one full payment.

This permit allows you to place or display any goods in a public place or on the footpath immediately outside a premises where you sell goods. This permit has a yearly fee.

Apply for a permit to advertise a vehicle for sale that is parked on the nature strip in front of your property. Some rules apply.

Are you a volunteer? Or do you know someone who contributes to our community in a volunteering capacity? Register your details now to be formally recognised on the East Gippsland Honour Roll, to be updated annually during National Volunteer Week in May.

Apply for a permit to build or alter a jetty in the Paynesville Canals.

Drivers of vehicles carrying heavy loads must be aware that there are heavy load restrictions on some bridges when travelling in East Gippsland Shire.

Use this form to ask for more time to act on a Planning Permit where it has or will soon expire as outlined in a Condition of the Permit. s69 Planning and Environment Act 1987

If you own a farm and meet the guidelines, you can apply for a farm land rate which will reduce your rate charges.

Complete this form to report fire hydrant issues to East Gippsland Shire Council.

This form can be used to request access to documents held by East Gippsland Shire Council (Council) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Use this form to request a history of rate payments or valuations for your property. A fee applies.

Use this form for a road or footpath closure whilst any building work or site work is being undertaken.

Immunisation records history may be accessed by completing this form, or alternatively you can contact the Australian Immunisation Register or the medical clinic where received.

If you would like to report an incident and you are not seeking compensation due to injury, loss or damage, please complete an Incident Notification Report Form

Use this form to state if you were not in possession or control of a vehicle at the time of an offence set out on an infringement notice.

Apply for an Event Permit if your event will impact on the use of public land or normal public activities.

Use this form to borrow books outside of the East Gippsland Library system.

Use this form to borrow journal articles outside of the East Gippsland Library system.

Complete this form if you would like to invite the Mayor and/or Councillors to your event.

There is a limit to how many animals can be kept on a property without a permit. Submit this form if you want to have more than the allowed amount of animals in accordance with Council's General Local Law.

Kindergarten Registrations open Wednesday 1 April 2026 and close Tuesday 30 June 2026. This form should be used for a child who will be attending a funded 3- or 4-year-old kindergarten program in 2027. If you need a hard copy of this form, please call (03) 5153 9500

Nominate an authority, or cancel an existing authorisation, to access rates information or update details.