What are the nomination deadlines?
A. A bitch nomination must be postmarked before the whelp date. A puppy nomination must be postmarked on or before the 4 month birth date. The postmark establishes the date of nomination and not the date the nomination is placed in a mailbox or received. • Q. What can I do if I am facing a nomination deadline? A. You can either request a hand cancellation at the post office to establish the postmark or use the online nomination and online payment. The online nomination establishes a postmark based on the later of either the online nomination or the online payment transfer. • Q. What exceptions are allowed for late nominations? A. The Futurity rules are very clear on this point – there are no exceptions. • Q. Should I send a nomination via Express Mail, Certified Mail, or Return Receipt Requested? A. This is not necessary as the postmark governs eligibility and not the date received. If you have reason to question the delivery services of the US Postal Office, you can use the online nom
