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Honorary registration

A person who has Full registration or who is eligible for Full registration in NSW may be granted Honorary registration in NSW by the Board if the person:
- Has been a member of the veterinary profession for not less than 40 years or
- Has been a member of the veterinary profession of long standing and is of or above the age of 65 years or
- The person’s standing in the profession is such to justify the granting of Honorary registration
As of 2014, Honorary Registration was made available to veterinarians who are retired from veterinary practice and enables these veterinarians to remain part of the profession but not pay an annual registration fee.
Honorary registration is dependent upon the person's principal place of residence (home address) remaining in NSW
A person with Honorary registration who does not wish to complete the required Continuing Professional Development may submit a Non-Practising Conditions Declaration. An Annual Return is still required to ensure the Board is kept up-to-date with your details.
If you are granted Honorary Registration:
- You will be sent a letter of acknowledgement
- Your Honorary Registration will be published on our online Register
Registered veterinarians must notify the Board of any change to their name, address or contact details within 14 days of the change
The Board has a policy in relation to Honorary Registration which can be viewed in our Policy section