Registration FAQs
How do I submit a complaint/dispute about someone?
How do I change the name of my dog?
What do I do when my dog passes away?
How do I change my name if I get married/divorced?
What does Purple Ribbon mean?
How do I send my completed Registration application?
What are the prices for registration services?
How do I submit a complaint/dispute about someone?
Any person who believes another individual or club has committed a violation of UKC policies or rules, or otherwise commits an act not in the best interest of UKC or dogs in general, should make those actions known to the UKC. Examples of such possible violations include, but are not limited to: falsifying papers or pedigrees, cruelty to dogs, suspicion of professional handlers, and dog fighting.
Any suspicion of dog fighting, cruelty to dogs, or any crimes involving dogs should first and foremost be reported to local law enforcement. UKC takes these issues very seriously and any persons convicted of cruelty to dogs or dog fighting will be barred from UKC for life.
It should be noted that the UKC will not become involved in contract disputes, or act as an arbitrator in dog deals. Because the registry is not a party to the original agreement between buyer and seller, the UKC has no standing to intervene at a later date. UKC will also not take action in alleged forgeries, as the UKC does not have the power or the resources to identify or prove a forgery. Both of these issues are best left to a court of law, and UKC will honor the court's decision.
If you believe a violation or other wrongdoing has occurred, submit a detailed complaint in writing to:
United Kennel Club
Attn: Problem Resolution Department
100 E. Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Fax: 269.343.7037
Complaints must be in writing, signed by the complainant, include a current address for the complainant, and be as detailed as possible. Be sure to include names of all individuals involved, and any and all supporting documentation, photos, etc. A file will be started for the accused individual so that the Problem Resolution Department will be able to track any and all complaints on the individual. If the complaint and situation warrants, and cannot be solved within the Problem Resolution Department, the case will go before the Disciplinary Action Committee.
How Do I Change The Name Of My Dog?
United Kennel Club allows an owner to change the name of a dog unless one or both of the following has occurred:
- Once a dog has earned a UKC title, no part of the dog's name can be changed. The reasoning behind this is once the dog has earned a title it creates difficulties in tracking ongoing records of that dog.
- Once the dog becomes a sire or dam of a UKC registered litter, no part of his or her name can undergo any sort of change. The reasoning behind this is that the puppies from this sire or dam have their parent's names listed on their pedigree. If their sire or dam's name is changed they now have incorrect names listed as their parent.
To change your dog's name, the current or new registrant/Sole Signatory can fill in the exact name on the back of the original Registration Certificate and submit the certificate to UKC with the correct fees. We will send you a new registration certificate with three-generation pedigree reflecting the name change.
UKC reserves the right to deny a dog's name for any reason. Any name deemed discriminatory or derogatory towards race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin will be denied.
What Do I Do When My Dog Passes Away?
To record a dog as deceased, UKC must receive a signed, written statement from the current registrant/Sole Signatory of record. No information will be taken over the phone.
UKC requests the Original Registration Certificate be returned to us with "Deceased" written on the front and a date we should use as reference in our records. If the current registrant should wish to keep the original certificate for sentimental reasons, or has lost the certificate, the current registrant(s)/Sole Signatory can submit a written and signed statement with the UKC number of the dog indicating the dog is deceased and a date. The statement must be signed by both registrants, regardless of whether the dog is owned in an 'and' or an 'or' partnership or by the Sole Signatory.
UKC will register/transfer a deceased dog only if that registration is to facilitate the litter or single registration of that dog's offspring. All fees apply and the papers will be immediately marked as deceased. The registrant/Sole Signatory must also submit a written, signed statement that fully explains the situation.
How do I change my name if I get married/divorced?
UKC must receive legal documentation in order to update the name of a dog's current registrant/Sole Signatory or Successors, due to marriage or divorce.
If the registrant/Sole Signatory or Successors has had a legal name change due to marriage or divorce, a signed statement must be submitted by registrant/Sole Signatory of record confirming UKC is to recognize the registrant/Sole Signatory or Successor under the new name. This statement must be accompanied by a copy of the marriage/divorce certification.
To update a dog's UKC registration certificate to show the changed name of the registrant/Sole Signatory or Successor, return the Original UKC Registration Certificate with a signed statement and corresponding marriage/divorce documentation and the necessary fees per paper to update and reprint.
What does Purple Ribbon mean?
"Purple Ribbon" is a distinction UKC gives to a dog if all 14 ancestors within a dog's three generation pedigree (parents, grandparents, great grandparents) are each registered with United Kennel Club, and are of the same breed.
Purple Ribbon is indicated by the letters 'PR' at the beginning of a dog's name and also by a comma (,) instead of a dash (-) within the dog's UKC number.
In order to receive a complete Seven Generation pedigree (showing 254 ancestors), the dog's parents must both be registered as Purple Ribbon. A Six Generation pedigree for the dog that was not produced by Purple Ribbon parents may have some Open entries depending on the availability of pedigree information on record with UKC.
UKC will automatically add the letters 'PR' to the beginning of the dog's registered name and the 'PR' will not count toward the 30 characters and spaces limitation for the allowable length of the dog's registered name.
How do I send my Registration application?
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- Please note: Applications for Permanent Registration or a Permanent Registration Certificate for transfers must have the original certificate mailed to our office.
- Please allow 4 to 6 weeks from the time you mail your paperwork for processing and mailing.
- UKC encourages customers to use a mailing method by which tracking can be used.
- Next Day Air Service guarantees your application will be processed to the fullest extent possible within one working day of UKC receiving the work and mailed next day delivery with tracking. To get Next Day Air on your order, write "Rapid Service" on the outside front of the envelope. Applications for NDA service received by UKC after 1:00 pm ET will be processed the following business day. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the Next Day Service. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors. Mailing address MUST be valid physical address.
- Expedited Shipping Service your paperwork will be processed within 5 days of UKC receiving the work and mailed to you via tracked mail with a 1-3 day delivery time . To get Expedited Service, write Rapid Service on the outside front of the envelope. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the Expedited Service. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
- Tube Mailing your paperwork will be processed with standard processing time, and once your application is completed, your paperwork will be rolled into a tube and mailed to you via tracked mail with a 1-3 day delivery time. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the tube mailing. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
- Standard Tracking your paperwork will be processed with standard processing time, and once your application is completed your paperwork will be mailed to you tracked mail with a 5+ day delivery time. The turnaround is contingent upon all information contained in the paperwork being correct. Any issues with the paperwork, such as missing or incorrect information, will cause a delay in this process. If issues arise, the customer will be contacted. Upon resolving the issue(s), the paperwork will be sent back via the standard tracking. UKC is not responsible for increased processing time due to application errors.
What are the prices for registration services?
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Have a question that's not included here?
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Phone: 269.343.9020