After buying a dog

How to Transfer a Microchip After Buying a Dog

After buying a dog, check that the microchip record is transferred rather than assuming the sale automatically updates the database. Use the chip number to identify the provider and complete its keeper-transfer process.

Your checklist

  • Confirm and record the chip number.
  • Check the database provider.
  • Ask the seller or breeder to complete any action required from their side.
  • Submit your keeper details.
  • Keep confirmation when the transfer is completed.
PetChipHelp is an independent guidance service. We can help identify the database and explain the process, but official microchip records are changed by the database provider that holds the registration.

Have the microchip number?

Check which database appears to hold the record, then go straight to the right provider.

Check the chip number