Applying for an 'ATC' (Authority to Compete) Number

In order to compete with your dog at Kennel Club licensed events in the UK, 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. 

An Authority to Compete number will NOT be required to compete in the European Open 2012 (as this is an FCI competition). However it will be needed if you wish to compete at the Kennel Club International Agility Festival which follows the European Open Agility Championships, or at any other Kennel Club licensed agility shows while you are in the UK.

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.