Transfer a microchip to a new owner
The current owner starts the transfer from the pet's record. The new owner accepts it from their own account. The pet owner pricing card lists transfer of microchip ownership as free.
Steps
- 1
Current owner signs in
The current owner signs in to the International Pet Registry account that holds the pet.
- 2
Start the transfer
Open the pet's record and start a transfer to the new owner's email address. The new owner receives an invitation.
- 3
New owner accepts
The new owner accepts the transfer from their own account. The shelter free tier on the pricing page also lists transfer of microchip ownership.
Fee
On the pet owner card, transfer of microchip ownership is in the free tier, next to the free account, lost and found reporting, and microchip lookup. The one-time registration fee is separate: $25 USD per pet (CA$34 or £19), with no annual renewal.