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Alpaca Registry, Inc. (ARI) Transfer of Registration
Whenever an alpaca is sold, the registration must be transferred into the new owner's name. In the event that the alpaca is being sold on contract, usually the registration will remain in the seller's name until the terms of the contract have been met. When considering the purchase of an alpaca, you should always request to see the registration certificate and ensure that the alpaca is registered in the name of the person selling it. If it is not, you should be very cautious about purchasing this alpaca because you could potentially be at the mercy of the person who is listed on the certificate in order to complete the transfer of registration or the registration of cria that may be produced by the alpaca you are purchasing.
Costs
Costs of transfer vary, but in general they increase the longer you wait to transfer the alpaca after the sale is complete. As a result, it is in your best interest to transfer the registration of an alpaca as soon after the sale as possible. ARI recommends that the transfer process be started immediately following the sale to ensure timely transfer of the alpaca prior to its first show, its breeding, or its sale to a new owner.
It is important to transfer every alpaca regardless of whether they are breeding, non-breeding, or gelded. Transfer of all alpacas helps ensure that gaps in ownership don't exist in the ARI database and helps to locate the alpaca should it become necessary in the future. It also helps reduce questions from potential buyers. In fact even transfering geldings is very inexpensive. For specific prices, please visit Alpaca Registry, Inc.'s web site at www.alpacaregistry.com
How Long Does It Take?
It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to receive your new certificate if everything is filled out properly and paid for. To help ensure quick processing, ARI recommends submitting the transfer online because it reduces errors and omissions.