Replacement vs. Duplicate Certificate

Updated June 3, 2025

If you have lost or damaged your original AQHA Certificate of Registration, there is a way to obtain a new certificate.

How to File for a Duplicate AQHA Certificate

• Fill out an AQHA duplicate certificate form.

• Part 1 must be completed and signed by the record owner, explaining what happened to the certificate. If the certificate was given to someone else, the owner must also indicate to whom it was given.

• If the certificate was lost by someone other than the owner, Part 2 of the form must also be completed and signed by the individual who lost it. If the certificate passed through multiple people between the owner and the person who lost it, each individual must provide a statement to document the chain of custody up to the point of loss.

• Submit five current photos of your horse; one of each side, front, back, and a three-quarter view.

• Make sure your AQHA membership is current and submit the application with a $50 fee.

How to Replace a Damaged Certificate

If the certificate has been damaged, you may request a replacement, provided you have the remains of the certificate and there is enough information remaining to identify the horse it pertains to. The steps to replace a registration certificate are listed below:

• Mail what’s left of your old certificate to AQHA. Make sure we can see the horse's registered name or number. (If not, you'll need to file for a duplicate.)

• Include the $25 replacement fee and include a note telling AQHA that you are requesting a replacement certificate.

It's that easy!