NKC Application to Register a Purebred Dog - National Kennel Club 2026

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The document is an application form for registering a purebred dog with the National Kennel Club (NKC). It includes sections for providing the dog's name, breed, sex, date of birth, color and markings, as well as details about the owner and co-owner. The form requires information on the dog's pedigree and inspection by a veterinarian or licensed NKC inspector if not previously registered. Additionally, it outlines registration fees and payment options.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the NKC Application in our editor.
Begin by clearly printing the name of your dog and its breed in the designated fields, ensuring you do not exceed 24 letters and spaces.
Fill in the sex, date of birth, and color/marking of your dog. If applicable, attach a copy of the pedigree for verification.
If your dog is unregistered, ensure it is inspected by a veterinarian or licensed NKC breed inspector. Include two pictures (front & side view) in your submission.
Complete the sire and dam information accurately. If available, include microchip or DNA records.
Provide your contact details including address, phone number, and email. Ensure all information is correct before signing.
Select the appropriate fees for registration and include payment details as required.

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Does it cost money to change a dogs name?

Any name change must comply with all AKC requirements. The service fee for a name change is $25. The Dog Name Change Authorization form is located online. The completed form can be faxed to the AKC at: 919-816-4261 or mailed to the address on the application.

How do you change ownership of a dog?

Get a license transfer form from the city or county where you live, fill it out, and submit it. To draft your own transfer agreement, include the full names of you and the new owner, and state in the agreement that youre transferring full ownership of the pet to the new owner. Have each person sign it and keep a copy.

How much does it cost to change dog ownership?

Price List ItemDescriptionPrice 3 Generation Pedigree To get a new copy of your 3 generation pedigree 12 Change of Ownership Change of ownership with change of ownership certificate 24 Change of Ownership with Pedigree Change of ownership with 3 generation pedigree (where possible) and an ownership certificate 407 more rows

How much does dog ownership cost?

Rover estimates the annual cost of dog ownership ranges from $1,390 to $5,295. Your ongoing dog care expenses depend on your pets size and breed, health conditions and any special food or supplements it needs.

How much does it cost to transfer ownership of a dog?

Other Services Transfer Dog Ownership (Online)$35.00 Application for Open Registration of an Individual Dog $50.00 Certified Pedigree (4 generations) $36.00 Certified Export Pedigree (3 generations) $69.00 Open Registration (Paper) $50.009 more rows

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