Horse Ownership Inspection (Horses and All Other Equidae)
Director
(801) 538-7166
(801) 538-7169 fax
Horse ownership inspection is required:
- Before moving the horse out of state, whether or not a change of ownership is involved (see exception below)
- Before selling the horse at auction
- When the horse is sold at private treaty
Horse ownership inspection is not required:
- If the horse forages on an open range that transgresses the Utah state line and that of an adjoining state
Other Western States' Coggins Testing, Travel Permit, and Horse Brand Inspection Requirements
Horse Ownership Inspection Fees
| Type of Inspection | Fee Per Horse |
| One-Way
Trip Valid for 72 hours from inspection, for one trip out of state. Not valid for return. |
$1.00 |
| Annual
Permit Valid for multiple trips out of state, for calendar year only. |
$15.00 |
| Lifetime
Permit Valid until horse changes ownership. |
$25.00 |
| Duplicate Lifetime Permit | $10.00 |
| Lifetime Permit Transfer | $10.00 |
| Minimum Charge per Permit | $10.00 |
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.
A Yearly Travel
Permit or Lifetime Travel Permit may be issued instead of a Brand Inspection
Certificate.