Is there a national pet microchip registry?
Maintain Your Pet’s Account With lifetime registration, no annual fees, and secure online account access, The National Pet Microchip Registration Database permanently connects your contact information to your pet’s microchip.
Can I scan my pet’s microchip?
It is not unusual for people to bring wandering pets into local vet clinics to keep them safe while staff try and identify who they belong to. The only accurate way to do this is by scanning for a microchip which hopefully links the pet to its registered owner.
How do I register my microchip number?
Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account. Enter your identity document details, if required. Enter your pet’s microchip number. Confirm all details are correct and contact the NSW Pet Registry or your local council if there are any inaccuracies.
How do I activate my pet microchip?
Your pet’s ID number is the only information stored in your pet’s microchip, so it is very important you immediately register your pet’s microchip with your contact information online, by calling 800-252-7894 or by completing this enrollment form.
How do I find my pet’s microchip details?
Contact your usual vet, who may have recorded the number on their client records. Contact the implanter of the MicroChip, if not your usual vet. Take your pet to be scanned at the local vet, rescue centre or dog wardens service.
How do I know if my microchip is registered?
Look Up the Chip If a microchip is detected by the scanner, it will reveal the microchip’s unique number. You then need to check the microchip at petmicrochiplookup.org. This tool will tell you which organization your chip is registered with. Then go to that registry and look up your microchip’s number again.
How do you transfer ownership of a microchip?
Transfer of Registration & Service Form
- The previous registrant’s signature on the downloaded transfer of registrant and service form.
- A bill of sale from the previous registrant to you that includes the microchip number.
- A letter from a licensed veterinarian on their letterhead, stating that you are the new registrant.
Do microchips have to be activated?
A: There really is no maintenance required for microchips themselves, although you do need to register the microchip and keep your contact information up-to-date in the microchip registration database.