We can assist with dog registration owner transfers when a purebred dog changes owners.
When a registered dog changes owners, whether through a sale, adoption, or other circumstances, one of the important steps to ensure that the new ownership is recognized by kennel clubs, breed registries, and other organizations is transferring the registration. At the National Kennel Club, we love supporting the purebred community and offer dog registration owner transfer assistance for both dogs registered with us and those registered with other organizations.
Why Is Proper Registration Transfer Important?
A dog registration owner transfer updates the official owner on the registration records. This is a key step when a dog changes owners because it:
- Allows the new owner to register litters (if applicable)
- Enables participation in certain events or competitions that require registered ownership
- Ensures registration certificates and future correspondence or relevant documents go to the correct person
One thing that we stress is that registration is not the same as legal ownership – the registration reflects who the registry recognizes as the owner. Legal ownership can only be established through a bill of sale, adoption contract, veterinary records, microchip registration, and other such documentation. Dog registration ownership transfer is merely a step in the overall change of ownership process, not the entire process.
The typical dog registration owner transfer process requires:
- The dog’s registration number
- The signature of the current owner who is authorizing the transfer
- The new owner’s information
- Payment of a transfer fee
- Submission of paperwork either online or by mail
Our team would be happy to assist you with a dog owner registration transfer if you are planning on buying or selling, adopting, or otherwise taking over ownership of a registered dog. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you with this process.