Single Registration is the procedure by which a purebred dog, not born in a UKC registered litter, may be registered with United Kennel Club, Inc. Dogs must be registered with a UKC acknowledged registry, and show proof of such by submitting a copy of the Registration Certificate from that registry.

The owner of a single-registered dog has the same rights and privileges as the owner of a dog whose litter was UKC registered. Single-registered dogs may participate in any UKC licensed event for which the breed is eligible. A dog with a disqualifying fault, as determined by the applicable UKC breed standard, is ineligible for single registration.

UKC tailors the rules for single registration to the needs of each individual breed and takes into account the wishes of our individual national breed associations. Accordingly, the rules for single registration vary slightly depending on the breed of dog to be registered. If your dog is accepted for single registration, you will receive a registration certificate with a three-generation pedigree and Easy Entry™ card.


Before you apply for single registration. Check with the UKC Registration Department to see if your breed has any special requirements for single registration. You will need to provide the following information:

1. Breed of dog;
2. Age of dog;
3. Whether dog's sire and dam are UKC registered;
4. Whether your dog is presently registered with another registry and the name of that registry;
5. Owner of the dam at the time your dog was born;
6. Whether your dog is spayed/neutered.

General Required Documents for Single Registration:

1. UKC Application for Single Registration sample shown below.
2. Photocopy of the dog’s registration certificate from an UKC acknowledged registry. For all breeds we acknowledge AKC, The Kennel Club (Great Britain), Canadian Kennel Club and any FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) registry.
**A copy of the registration certificate MUST be provided. A certified pedigree cannot be used in place of the registration certificate.
3. The dog's complete three generation pedigree (photocopy or handwritten).

** Any dog registered under a non-breeding agreement (limited registration) will be required to submit three color photographs of the dog (one from each side and one from the front). All photos should be taken at eye level while the dog is standing. Photos should include the whole dog; take care and be sure to not cut off the dog's feet.

When submitting the Application for Single Registration be sure to:

Step 1: Provide the breed of your dog, it’s variety (if applicable), and your dog’s date of birth. If your dog already has a Temporary Listing number with us, please provide that as well.

Step 2: Provide your dog’s sex, color, and tattoo number (if applicable). Indicate whether your dog is spayed or neutered, and the date it was altered. If you know the registrant of the sire and dam at the time of breeding, please provide those names. Finally, complete your dog’s registered name. Dog name cannot exceed 30 characters and spaces, must include at least two words, and cannot be lewd, offensive, or inappropriate. UKC reserves the right to reject or change what it deems an offensive name.

Step 3: Provide your name(s), signature(s) address, city, state and zip code, phone number and email. If the dog is being registered to more than one person, check the box indicating whether or not both signatures will be required to transfer the dog or register a litter. Unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Step 4: Your dog’s three generation pedigree may be handwritten in this space, or you may attach a photocopy.

Step 5: Include proof of registration with a UKC acknowledged registry. ‘Proof’ must be a copy of the dog’s registration certificate; certified pedigrees will not suffice as ‘proof.’

Step 5: Enclose the proper fees.

Step 6: Read through the Important Information and Rules Governing Single Registration.