PROCEDURE TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A BRAND
1 - Present owner(s) must complete and sign the Brand Bill of Sale.
a. All present owners must sign even when they will be a part of the new ownership.
b. Witness must be a disinterested party.
a. All present owners must sign even when they will be a part of the new ownership.
b. Witness must be a disinterested party.
c. If a brand owner is deceased and ownership needs to be changed, the brand needs to be transferred to remove his/her name. The personal representatives will sign the deceased person's name with the initials P.R. Also, a copy of the letter of testamentary (document that names the personal representative) must accompany the brand bill of sale and application. If the estate has been settled, an affidavit for collection of personal property may be provided.
2 - Transfer fee is $25.00 per position per species.
3 - New owner(s) complete Application for Brand Recording.
Livestock listed any way other than how a brand is recorded will cause the brand inspector to hold the proceeds of the sale.