I got my kennel club papers within two weeks of purchase my breeder registered them when they were born. Give it a bit more time you never know.
Did the kennel club say that their was a change of owner or did the owner of the bitch tell you that?? If it was the breeder then it might be prudent to ask the KC if the application has been made.. some dogs that come from rescue do not come with papers although they are KC registered.