Question- AMHA From Temp to Perm Status

[Sandy B]

For some reason I thought AMHA Permanent status was at 5 years old but I just saw that it was 36 months. Since we are newbies to this I need some help. I went to AMHA website and printed the papers out to do this, but I see that there may be a penalty involved as Gracie's boys are 4 year olds this year. I just need to verify that all I need to do is follow the directions- fill out paperwork, send in original Temporary Registration papers, 4 photos, and appropriate fees? Also, can I measure them or do they have to have some "official" measure them? I do have a mini measure stick with a level and all and do know how to do it (flat surface, square and at last mane hair).

Thank you!

 

[Al B]

It was changed about 2 years ago from 5 to 3. Cost me a bundle to catch up. There was I believe a year grace period but now the late penalty is assesed.

You can measure them yourself.

 

[Karin - NaKar Miniatures]

What I was told by the AMHA office is that if the papers have a 5 year old permanent date, then you don't have to bring permanent until then. No penalty involved. If you want to do it when they turn three you can.

 

[Songcatcher]

Look on your registration papers to see when they expire. Those who were born before this change CAN BE taken permanent at 3 years old, but do not HAVE TO be permanent registered until they are 5.

OOps, typing at the same time as Karen.

 

[Sandy B]

Oh good! I looked at their papers and they say valid until their 2012 5th birthday date. YEAH!

Thank you!!

 

[Sandy B]

Oh, what about measuring them?

 

[ThreeCFarm]

You measure them yourself.