Cattle Ownership Inspection (Brand Inspection)
Director
(801) 538-7166
(801) 538-7169 fax
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 |
| Brand Inspection | $0.75 |
| Beef Promotion (cattle only) | $1.50 |
| Predator (cattle only) | $0.25 |
Annual
Permit |
$15.00 |
| Minimum Charge per Certificate | $10.00 |
| Change of Ownership |
Cattle
will remain in Utah - |
| Cattle
will be shipped out of state - Brand Inspection, Beef Promotion, and Predator fees are charged. $2.50 per head x number inspected |
| No Change of Ownership |
| Cattle
will be shipped out of state - Only the Brand Inspection fee is charged. $0.75 per head x number inspected |
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.