Cattle Ownership Inspection
(Brand Inspection)


Phone: (801) 538-7166  Fax: (801) 538-7126

Brand inspection is required in the state of Utah under the following circumstances:

REQUIRED	EXCEPTIONS
Before moving cattle out of state, whether or not a change of ownership is involved	Cattle foraging on an open range that transgresses the Utah state line and that of an adjoining state
Before selling cattle at auction	No Exceptions
Before slaughter	Persons may slaughter cattle for their own use on their own property without an inspection
When selling cattle by private treaty	Baby dairy calves less than 60 days of age sold from the farm of origin

Brand Inspection Fees

Type of Fee	Fee Per Head	Service Charge
Brand Inspection	$0.60	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
Beef Promotion (cattle only)	$1.00	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
Predator (cattle only)	$0.25	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
Annual Permit Valid for multiple trips out of state, for calendar year only.	$10.00	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
Minimum Charge per Certificate	$5.00	---

Change of Ownership
Cattle will remain in Utah - Brand Inspection, Beef Promotion, and Predator fees are charged. $1.75 per head x number inspected	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
Cattle will be shipped out of state - Brand Inspection, Beef Promotion, and Predator fees are charged. $1.75 per head x number inspected	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you
No Change of Ownership
Cattle will be shipped out of state - Only the Brand Inspection fee is charged. $0.50 per head x number inspected	+ $5.00 per trip if inspector travels to you

Please call your local Brand Inspector at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. Brand inspections are conducted only during daylight hours.

Transportation Rule - Owner/Transporter must have an official Brand Inspection Certificate or other proof of ownership in his/her possession.