How to Find Lost AKC Dog Papers

The AKC offers services for dogs registered under the organization.

The American Kennel Club, or AKC, is an organization that started in 1884, according to its website. Its services include keeping dog registration papers. The AKC is a source for keeping papers as it is a trusted, longstanding organization among dog owners. The AKC has made finding paperwork details and ordering new paperwork possible. Keeping and maintaining paperwork is an essential part of keeping track of the lineage and details of purebred dogs.

Things You'll Need

• 1-2 postal stamp(s)
• $20

Instructions

1. Locate the AKC registration number (consisting of two letters and eight numbers) assigned to your dog by the AKC. The AKC official website says you can also e-mail the organization if you do not have this information.

2. Request duplicate paperwork through the AKC by downloading an application and filling in the AKC registration number, AKC registered name, sex and breed of the dog, along with owner information. You can also obtain the form by sending in your name and mailing address if you do not have access to the program Adobe Acrobat Reader, as the application is in PDF form. If you cannot complete the form in its entirety, call 919-233-9767 for a customer service representative, although you must be the recorded dog owner according to their files to get the information.

3. Pay a $20 processing fee. The organization accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. Another option is to send with the paperwork a check or money order and send the application and included fee through the mail. Checks and money orders are payable to the American Kennel Club.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are not sure whether or not you were ever in possession of the dog's paperwork, contact the person and/or business you received the dog from to make sure they do not have the paperwork before sending in the application and fee.

• The AKC website also offers a service online called "Dogs Lookup" where you can find a dog's AKC details using either the specific dog's registration number or the dog's breed coupled with its name, not including the dog's full title. This service is free of charge for dogs registered through the organization.

References

• Yorkies of Walnut Hill: Registering Your Yorkie
• American Kennel Club: Dog Registration

Resources

• American Kennel Club