Hi Sarah. The registration papers are supplied by the breeder or previous owner. You have to fill in some additional information, and they are sent to the American Kennel Club (AKC) for registration. Both Honey and Lilly are registered Golden Retrievers. But I've decided that unless you have show dogs or are a serious breeder, the papers don't mean much at all. Doesn't matter if you just love you pup the way most of us do!