Registering a dog with PetBase
Wil jij je hond registreren? Dat kan snel en veilig bij PetBase, een aangewezen databank die alle wettelijke meldingen automatisch verwerkt. In Nederland is het verplicht om je hond te chippen én te registreren.
With PetBase, you can arrange everything easily online in 3 clear steps. The registration is valid for life, linked to the RVO system, and immediately visible in case of loss or inspection.
Register your dog in the leading European database of the Netherlands
Your dog is securely registered in the safest database in the Netherlands!
- Your dog can be found at home and abroad
- Registration done in just 3 minutes
- Everything clearly arranged in one account
- Lifetime free data changes
- User-friendly for everyone
- Lifetime registration starting from €7.50
- 1 year of free registration for only €18
Register your dog in 3 steps!
Why registering a dog is mandatory in the Netherlands
Registering a dog is not only a smart choice for every dog owner, it is also mandatory under Dutch law. Since 2013, a national regulation has been in place for the Identification & Registration (I&R) of dogs. This means that every dog must receive a unique chip and be registered in a recognized database such as PetBase. The reason for this is clear: it helps combat illegal dog trade, prevents abuse by breeders, and ensures that lost or stolen dogs can be quickly reunited with their owners. Thanks to the chip number and registration, your dog can be identified at any time.
The obligation applies to puppies within 14 days after birth, to dogs from abroad within 14 days after import, and in cases of ownership transfer. If you do not comply with this registration requirement, you may receive a fine from the NVWA. Registering your dog is therefore not optional, but a legal responsibility. By arranging this through PetBase, you can be sure that your registration is immediately and correctly linked to the official I&R system of the government. This way, you are fully compliant with the law and actively contribute to animal welfare and transparency in the Netherlands.
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What do you need to correctly register your dog with PetBase?
For a valid and official registration of your dog with PetBase, you need several pieces of information. First and foremost, it is important that your dog is chipped with a 15-digit ISO-certified chip. This chip number is the core of the registration. Without a chip, you cannot register your dog in the government's I&R system. Your veterinarian can perform the chipping quickly and safely. Always ask for a chip certificate as well, so you can accurately copy the number.
In addition, you may need a UBN-number ChatGPT zei: a Unique Business Number (UBN). As of April 8, 2025, this is legally required when registering dogs that are not yet known to the RVO, such as in the case of puppy births, the import of a dog, microchipping, or issuing an EU pet passport. As a keeper, you can easily apply for this number via my.rvo.nl with DigiD. The UBN is linked to your home address and makes it clear that you are responsible for the dog in question. The one-time cost is €22.28 starting in 2025. Have you taken over a dog that is already correctly registered and just want to transfer ownership? Then a UBN is usually not required.
PetBase guides you step by step through the process, including automatic error checks. This ensures that everything is correct and legally valid. All data is securely stored according to GDPR guidelines and is immediately available in your PetBase account. Being well prepared is the key to a flawless registration.
One-time registration for only €7.50 – valid for life with no additional costs
With PetBase, you choose an honest, transparent, and affordable way to register your dog. Unlike some other providers, with us you pay only a one-time fee of €7.50 for a lifetime registration of your dog. This amount is all-inclusive. You never have to pay extra for changes to your address, phone number, email address, or for a transfer of ownership. Many other databases charge fees for these kinds of updates. At PetBase, we believe staying up to date shouldn't cost you anything.
You can pay for your registration easily via iDEAL or credit card. After payment, you’ll immediately receive a confirmation and access to your digital dog passport via My PetBase. This passport contains all current information about your dog and can be easily shown to your veterinarian, inspector, or authority. The lifetime registration is linked to the official I&R system of the Dutch government, so you never have to worry about its validity.
Bovendien is PetBase een organisatie met een duidelijke missie: bijdragen aan beter dierenwelzijn in Nederland. Daarom houden we de prijs laag en onze dienstverlening hoog. Wil je zonder gedoe én zonder verborgen kosten je hond registreren? Dan is PetBase de beste keuze.
How does the registration process work at PetBase? Fast, simple, and completely online
Registering a dog with PetBase is simple, straightforward, and completely digital via www.petbase.eu. We’ve designed the registration process to be clear for everyone, even if it’s your first time. You start by creating a free account in our secure environment. Then you can register your dog step by step. You enter the chip number, link the UBN number, and add all your dog’s details — such as date of birth, breed, color, and gender.
After that, our system automatically checks if everything is correct. Are there any errors or missing details? Then you’ll receive a notification right away, allowing you to easily make adjustments. Once you’ve paid the one-time fee of €7.50, you’ll receive a confirmation email and your registration is officially complete. Your dog will then be correctly registered in the recognized I&R database of the Netherlands.
Through My PetBase, you can always view and update your information or initiate a transfer of ownership. Everything is securely stored, accessible 24/7, and linked to the national system. PetBase ensures maximum transparency, ease of use, and support, so you can comply with the registration requirement without worry.
Choose the registration package that suits your situation
At PetBase, you can easily register your dog with a package that suits your situation. You can choose from two options:
Basic Registration – €7.50 (one-time fee)
✔ For registering one dog
✔ Lifetime registration with no additional costs
Unlimited Registration – €18.00 (per year)
✔ Register unlimited dogs for one year
✔ Convenient for litters or multiple animals
✔ Registrations remain active for life
After choosing a package, log in or create a free account. Then add the chip number and, if necessary, the transfer code. The registration is automatically reported to the government (RVO). Within a few minutes, your dog is securely and officially registered.
BASIC REGISTRATION
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Lost and Found Registration
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Lifetime Registration
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Registered immediately
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Portal for the government (RVO)
1 year unlimited registrations
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Lost and Found Registration
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Lifetime Registration
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Registered immediately
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Portal for the government (RVO)
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Link photos
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Unlimited registration for 1 year
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Registrations never disappear
FAQ
Het registreren van je hond is verplicht volgens de Nederlandse wet. Door registratie wordt het makkelijker om je hond terug te vinden in het geval van vermissing. Ook helpt het bij het traceren van honden bij gezondheids- of gedragsproblemen.
Reporting your dog or cat missing is easy in PetBase. Look up your registration at https://www.petbase.eu/chipnummer-zoeken. On this page, enter the 15-digit number of the chip and click on the 'Search' button. After that, you will see the animal details and then click 'Log in and change'. Do you have a my.petbase.eu then you can select your pet via 'My Pets' and make your missing report there. Extensive help can be found on our support page.
A transfer code is required to transfer a pet registration to a new owner. Also called transfer code and without this code it is not possible to transfer the animal to another holder / owner. The old owner can request this in the my.petbase.eu portal and give it to the new owner. More information can be found at the PetBase support portal.
You cannot make (address) changes by phone. Changing is done via our website, option use the search option by filling in the chip number and log in via the 'Log in and change' button. And then log in via the 'Log in and change' button.
For registrations made before 9 November 2021, a form number is necessary. Registrations after this date can work with a My PetBase account and no longer need a registration number, then everything works with a transfer code. No changes can be made to the database without a number or code. The chip number and registration/form number can be found on the blue form or in the e-mail provided at registration.
Only the unique combination of these two numbers gives access to changing your data in the database. This prevents fraud and protects your privacy. We can only search by chip or registration/form number and not by name or address. The chip number can be read by your vet or chipper. You can do several other things to find out the registration/form number.
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