Registering your pet's microchip, step by step
When you register a microchip, the number implanted in your pet becomes tied to your contact information, and a scan at any vet clinic or shelter then points straight back to you. In the United Pet Club pet registry, that registration stays free for life, and it makes no difference whether the chip came from us or from another provider.
Before you begin: what to have on hand
Start by finding your pet's microchip number, a 15-digit figure printed on the paperwork from your vet or breeder at implantation time, or shown on the readout if your vet runs a scanner over your pet. Alongside it, gather your current contact information plus a few basics about your pet: species, breed, colour, and date of birth if you have it.
Wondering whether a chip is even in there? Your vet can check with a quick scan at the next visit; it takes only seconds, and most will happily do it during a routine exam. From there, registration follows the same path regardless of whose chip your pet carries.
Registering your microchip in five steps
1
Create a free account
A free United Pet Club account is home base for the registration and every update that follows, so sign up first.
2
Enter the microchip number
Key in the 15-digit number from the paperwork or scanner readout, checking every digit as you go; one wrong number ties a scan to the wrong record.
3
Add your pet's details
Record your pet's name, species, breed, colour, and birth date if you know it. When a shelter or vet needs to confirm they have the right animal, these details do the work.
4
Add your contact information
Give the phone number, email, and address a finder should use. When your pet gets scanned, this is what gets contacted, so it needs to stay current.
5
Confirm and save
Look the record over, then save. From that moment your pet's chip is searchable in the United Pet Club pet registry, and the details stay editable whenever you come back.
Keeping your details up to date
Correct contact information is what makes a microchip work at all. A move, a new phone number, a rehoming: each one calls for a same-day registry update. Since updates cost nothing and land immediately, putting it off gains you nothing.
Dogs and cats register identically. Prefer a species-specific starting point? Use register a dog or register a cat. No chip yet? Register your pet now and slot the chip number in after the vet visit. And for the full picture before you start, what free registration includes lays it out.
Common questions about registering
How do I register my pet's microchip in Canada?
With United Pet Club it is free: open an account, key in the 15-digit chip number, and add your contact details. Every future update is covered by the free lifetime plan at no charge, and any brand of chip implanted by any Canadian vet works, so buying a new chip just to use our registry is unnecessary. The registry is available worldwide too, meaning you can sign up and keep the record current from any country.
How long does registering a microchip take?
A few minutes for most owners, provided the microchip number and the pet's basic details are within reach. No waiting period applies; the record becomes searchable the moment you save it.
Can I register a microchip implanted by a different company?
Yes. The number from your pet's paperwork goes into the United Pet Club pet registry exactly the way one of our own chips would.
What if I cannot find my pet's microchip number?
A quick scan at your vet or a local shelter will surface it. The scan is fast and painless, and most vets will happily check for a chip during a routine visit.
If I move or get a new phone number, do I have to re-register?
No starting over required. Simply log in, put the new contact information on your existing record, and the free change applies right away.
Register today, it takes minutes
A few minutes now, and your pet is covered free for life.