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• Registration Certificate
  When you register your dog with us, you will receive your official AKC certificate. This certificate will contain detailed information about your dog. You’ll also gain access to resources and services for every stage of your dog’s life.
• Dog Name Check
  To register your dog with the AKC, your dog should have a unique name. Find out if the name you have in mind is available, and if it meets AKC requirements.
• Dog Color Check
  Each individual dog breed has its own set of Standard (S), and some breeds have Alternate (A) color and marking codes. To register your dog with the AKC, you must select a color that the National Parent Club has designated. You can find a full list of standard colors and markings by breed at akccolors.org.
• AKC Canine Partners
  This program is for registering mixed breeds or unregistrable purebred dogs. The benefits are similar to our traditional registration program, and you’ll get plenty of opportunities to connect with other owners of mixed-breed dogs!
• Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL)
  If you have a purebred dog not eligible for AKC registration — but you still want to compete in AKC sports and events — a PAL number is for you.
• Open Registration
  If your dog is registered with one of our acceptable domestic registries and the breed is still Open you should be able to register with the AKC. See the list of currently eligible breeds here and the application and requirements here.
• Limited Registrations
  Limited Registration helps breeders protect their breeding programs. If breeders do not want puppies used for breeding purposes, they can request the option for those puppies.
• Kennel Name Registration
  Make sure your kennel gets the credit it deserves! When you register the name of your kennel with us, you can rest assured that a dog’s history can be traced back to you.
• Conditional Registration
  Conditional Registration is available only to those dogs/litters (and their offspring) that are registered with The American Kennel Club and a DNA discrepancy is discovered after registration.  An individual dog’s registration can be reverted to Regular AKC Registration status by completion of three generations of DNA verified parentage.
• Foreign Dog Registration (Special Registry Services) 
  Foreign-born dogs may be eligible for registration in the AKC Stud book.
• Transfers Frequently Asked Questions
  Whether you have sold your AKC registered dog or are adding a co-owner, we’ve gathered the most commonly asked questions about transfers in one easy-to-access place.
• Lost Application
  If you lost your dog’s Registration Application or Registration Certificate the litter owner or owner on record can request a new one online or via mail. Online Duplicates Request. (Duplicate Dog Registration Application. Duplicate Registration Certificate.)
• Dog Name Change 
  If your dog has not been bred or shown you may be able to change the name of your AKC Registered dog.
• Video Tutorials
  Watch these video tutorials if you have questions about your dog’s registration!

• Register a Litter
  Find out how to register a litter of puppies bred and whelped in the USA from an AKC-registered female and an AKC-registered male of the same breed.
• Artificial Insemination
  See the requirements for registering a litter produced through artificial insemination using either fresh, fresh extended or frozen semen.
• Special Litter
  For a litter whelped in the US, but mated out of the US, use the Special Litter Application.

All the information you need about fees and timing for registering your dog or litter.

• AKC Fee Schedule
  All the information you need about fees and timing for registering your dog or litter.
• Foundation Stock Service Fee Schedule
  The Foundation Stock Service® is an optional record-keeping service for all purebred breeds not currently eligible for registration with the AKC.

• Procedures for Registration Matters
• Regulations for Record Keeping and Identification of Dogs
• Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline
• Special Registry Services
• Links to Foreign/Domestic Registries

View all rules and regulations.

If you are unable to print the full number of pages indicated for a form or application, please contact the AKC Order Desk by email at orderdesk@akc.org or by phone at 919-233-9767 and we will be glad to send a copy to you.

• Additional Signature Form
• AKC Code of Sportsmanship
• AKC Registration Application for Open Registry of an Individual Dog
• Application for a Registered Kennel Name
• Application to Designate Limited Status to an AKC® Registered Dog
• Application for Transfer of a Registered Kennel Name
• Application to Revoke Limited Status
• Artificial Insemination Using Fresh Semen Application
• Artificial Insemination Using Fresh Extended Semen Application
• Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen Application
• Frozen Semen Collection Statement
• Authorization:  Annual Breed Reproductive Bank Signatory Authorization
• Authorization: Dog Organization
• Authorization: Non-Dog Organization
• Breeder of Merit Application
• Change of Address Form
• Dealer’s Record of Transactions in Dogs
• Dog Ownership and Breeding Records
• Dog Name Change Authorization
• Duplicate Dog Registration Application
• Electronic Certification Form – To complete and print a fillable PDF application
• Electronic Certification Form – To print the application and complete by hand
• Foreign Dog Registration – To complete and print a fillable PDF application
• Foreign Dog Registration – To print the application and complete by hand
• Foundation Stock Service® Application
• Foundation Stock Service® Application for Coonhounds
• Foundation Stock Service® Litter Application
• Foundation Stock Service® Duplicate Recording Application Request
• Request for FSS® Duplicate Recording Certificate
• Foundation Stock Service® Duplicate Litter Kit Request
• Foundation Stock Service® Litter Correction Form
• Foundation Stock Service® Lease Notification
• Foundation Stock Service® Special Litter Application
• Foundation Stock Service® Multiple Sire Litter Registration Application
• Foundation Stock Service® Supplemental Transfer Statement
• Foundation Stock Service® Artificial Insemination with Frozen Semen
• Foundation Stock Service® Artifical Insemination With Fresh Ext Semen
• Foundation Stock Service® Artifical Insemination With Fresh Semen
• Foundation Stock Service® Dog Name Change Authorization
• Full Litter Registration Application
• Full Litter – Offspring Registration Application
• Full Litter PLUS Registration Application
• Full Litter – Offspring PLUS Registration Application
• Incapacitation Authorization Notice
• Lease Notification
• Litter Application — To complete and print a fillable PDF application
• Litter Application — To print the application and complete by hand (Note: You can register your litter online)
• Duplicate Litter Kit Request
• Litter Correction Form
• Litter Record Form
• Multiple-Sire Litter Registration Application
• Open Registration Application
• Ownership Record and Breed Record Sheet of Individual Dog
• PAL/ILP Application
• Parental/Guardian Certification Form
• Power of Attorney
• Request for a Duplicate Registration Certificate
• Request for Extension
• Special Litter Registration Application
• Statement of Legal Rights
• Stud Dog Power of Attorney
• Supplemental Transfer Statement To complete and print a fillable PDF application
• Supplemental Transfer Statement To print the application and complete by hand

See all Downloadable Forms.