What Happens to Your PetLink Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Urgency
HIGH
Type
Pet microchip registry
Action
UPDATE owner info
Step-by-Step Guide
Update contact info to new pet guardian
Log in to petlink.net or call to update the owner information. Do NOT let the registration lapse — this is critical for pet recovery.
Verify chip registration is active
Confirm the microchip is still registered and active in the PetLink database.
Record microchip number for new guardian
Share the microchip number with the new pet guardian and their vet.
Document Now Checklist
- PetLink account
- Microchip number
- Pet name
- New guardian contact info
Save this to your vault
When you document your accounts in Passed Plan, your family gets a personalized action plan — with only the guides that apply to them, in the right order, with your notes attached.
Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with PetLink. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
MyChart / Patient Portals
Document all doctors, hospitals, and patient portal accounts.
Health Insurance
Dependents on your health plan lose coverage when the primary holder dies. They have a 60-day special enrollment period to find new coverage.
Medicare
Note your Medicare number, Part A/B/C/D enrollment status, and any Medigap/supplement plan.
Protect your PetLink account — and all your others
Document your digital life in a zero-knowledge encrypted vault. 1,800+ platform guides. Dead Man's Switch. Everything your family needs.
Start your free trial →This is 1 of 1,800+ guides in Passed Plan. When you document your accounts, your family gets a personalized Family Action Guide with only the steps that apply to them — in the right order, with your notes.
Browse all 1,800+ guides →