An Increase Event Service Fees from the American Kennel Club

Dear AKC Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Delegates,

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming change to the event service fee, which will take effect on October 1, 2025. The current fee of $3.00 per entry will increase to $4.50 per entry, while the $0.50 recoding fee will remain unchanged.

This adjustment, the first since 2008, reflects the increasing cost of living (COLA). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ CPI Inflation Calculator, the value of $3.00 in place for 16 years is equivalent to $4.47 as of June 2024. We made a similar adjustment in 2023 to the Delegate expense reimbursements, which increased from $200 to $400.

While we have worked diligently to maintain the current fee structure, consistently rising costs have made it increasingly difficult to do so. The revenue generated from this fee is essential to supporting over 29,000 events held annually and funding important AKC initiatives that allow us to continue serving dogs and the dog community and advancing our mission.

We trust this advance notice provides you with ample time to plan accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these necessary adjustments to ensure the ongoing success of our programs. If you have any questions or would like further details, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to hear from you and are happy to discuss this change further.

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