Transfer of Keepership/Ownership
I’ve just got a new pet - how do I transfer the microchip into my name?
Congratulations on your new pet! To stay compliant with UK law and make sure your pet can be returned to you if they go missing, their microchip must ...
I’ve rehomed my pet - how do I transfer keepership to the new owner?
If you’ve found a new home for your pet, it’s important to update their microchip record so the new keeper’s details are listed. This keeps the reco...
What happens if the current keeper doesn’t respond to the transfer request?
When you add a pet whose microchip is already registered to another account, we start our online Transfer of Keepership process . As part of this pro...
Transferring keepership when the previous keeper has passed away
If the person listed as the current registered keeper of a pet has sadly passed away, their microchip record will need to be updated to reflect the ne...
What happens if the current keeper doesn’t respond to a transfer request?
When you add a pet whose microchip is already registered to another account, we start our online Transfer of Keepership process . Part of this proces...
How to give consent for a keepership transfer
If you are the current registered keeper of a pet and it is being transferred to a new owner, we will always contact you to confirm the change. This...
What happens if the existing keeper denies the request?
If the current registered keeper responds to a transfer of keepership request and does not give consent, we will: Mark the request as denied in our sy...