Maltese Papers — How to Get Official Registration Documents
Get Official Papers for Your MalteseWhat Are Maltese Papers?
Maltese papers record the breed, lineage and ownership of your dog. The Maltese is a purebred, AKC-recognized toy breed and one of the oldest companion dogs in the world. Because Maltese are popular with small-scale breeders and pet stores, many are sold without any registration. Owners search for papers to confirm the dog's breed, to document ownership, and to have a record for grooming and boarding.
Can You Get Papers for a Maltese Without AKC Registration?
The AKC registers a Maltese only when both parents are AKC-registered and the litter was recorded. Dogs sold without paperwork cannot be added retroactively. DKC Foundation Dog Registration covers Maltese acquired without documents: it records the breed, the dog's details and your ownership, and issues an official certificate without requiring AKC lineage.
What Maltese Papers Look Like
A DKC Maltese certificate shows the registered name you choose, the breed, the dog's date of birth, your name as owner, a unique registration number and the official DKC seal. It is delivered as a PDF by email within 2–3 business days. The certificate documents your dog's breed and ownership and is used for vet records, grooming and boarding check-ins, and housing documentation.
How to Register Your Maltese with DKC
- 1Visit designerkennelclub.com/registration
- 2Select the registration type (Puppy Registration $45 / Foundation Dog Registration $65 / Litter Registration $100)
- 3Submit your dog's information and photos
- 4Receive your official PDF certificate by email within 2–3 business days
Frequently Asked Questions — Maltese Papers
Yes. DKC requires no breeder paperwork. You register your Maltese directly through Foundation Registration and receive an official certificate.
Yes. AKC papers are not required. DKC documents your individual Maltese, recording its breed and your ownership.
Yes. There is no age limit on DKC registration. A senior Maltese is registered exactly the same way as a young puppy.
Boarding kennels and groomers commonly keep breed and ownership records on file. DKC papers give you a clean official document to present at check-in.
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