How do i get my dog papers?

If you are the new owner of the dog and there is no PIN on the registration application, you must mail in the completed paper dog registration application in order to register your dog. When the process is complete, AKC will mail the registration certificate to the owner. read more

Data from applications will be used to determine proper classification. In the event that your dog's papers were lost, never issued. If your dog was not a "recognized breed", or is an import. read more

If your dog has already been registered then you will need to either contact the breed registry for a copy of the papers or to transfer the papers into your name. If you do not have your dog's specific papers or registration information, you will need to contact the original breeder and have him request new paperwork from the registry for your dog. read more