In order to compete with a pedigree dog registered with an overseas Kennel Club at Kennel Club licensed events in the UK, including the International Agility Festival, your dog must be already registered with the Kennel Club or you must have obtained an Authority to Compete (ATC) number from the Kennel Club.

NOTE: If your dog is not registered and does not have pedigree papers, you can apply to enter it on the Kennel Club's Activity Register - Full details here

What is an Authority to Compete number?
Exhibitors from overseas who want to compete in any discipline in the UK must apply for an Authority to Compete registration number for each dog which will be valid for the life of the dog and will cost £12.
The ATC number must be used on all entry forms, and will include a reference to the dog's country of residence.

What do I need to do?
To apply you need to complete a Form 14 - Application for an Authority to Compete Number. This can be downloaded from the Kenel Club website - Authority To Compete information page. You will be required to complete the application and send a copy of your dog's ownership document and a 3 generation pedigree, issued by the Kennel Club with which the dog is registered.

What happens next?
The Kennel Club will issue the applicant a certificate with a unique ATC number for that dog. This number will be required on ALL entry forms submitted by overseas competitors.

How long does it take for an ATC application to be processed?
We aim to deliver an ATC application within 28 days.

More Questions?
Please visit the Authority To Compete information for full explanations, contact details, downloadable forms and answers to frequently asked questions. There are versions of the page in French, German and Italian.

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