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DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

BRANDS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR BRAND RECORDING

Checklist and instructions for completing a Montana Dept of Livestock Brand application. Please return this checklist with your application.

• All fields on the Application for Brand Recording are required unless specified otherwise.
• An incomplete application will be returned to the applicant, including this checklist.

By submitting this Application for Brand Recording, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the instructions and information provided in this document.

Owner

• Separate owner name(s) with a comma. Do not use “and”, “or”, “and/or”.
• Business name(s) must be registered with Montana Secretary of State.
• When recording a brand to a company, corporation, partnership, etc., at least one bill of sale signer must be printed on the bill of sale signer line
• Type of Ownership – Select only one
• Sole Owner: the applicant is applying for the brand as a single or sole owner or one entity (if a ranch/business/company is the only owner listed)
• When recording a brand to multiple owners, designate either tenants in common or joint tenancy on the application.
• Joint Tenancy: a brand recorded in “x or y” designates joint tenancy. ○ If recorded in joint tenancy, any owner may sign bills of sale for branded livestock on behalf of all recorded owners. ○ When transferring a brand with a deceased owner, if joint tenancy is marked, in place of the notarized signature, a copy of the death certificate is required
• Tenants in Common: a brand recorded in “x and y” designates tenants in common. ○ If recorded as tenants in common, all recorded owners must sign bill of sale for branded livestock, unless each individual is listed (please print) as a bill of sale signer on the bill of sale signer line ○ When transferring a brand, if tenants in common is marked, in place of the notarized signature, if there is not a personal representative, all surviving heirs must complete an additional form
• Physical MT Address
• Primary physical address or location of livestock that will bear this brand
• Include city and county
• Applicant must have a physical Montana address to apply for a MT livestock brand.
• Mailing Address
• Address where you receive your mail.
• This could be your Physical MT Address or a PO Box.
• Address, City, State and Zip code is required.
• Phone number
• Provide both a home phone and a cell phone.
• If you have only one phone number, specify if it is a home phone or a cell phone.
• Phone number is optional, however providing a phone number helps the Dept of Livestock in notifying you if there is an issue or concern with your livestock brand or your livestock.
• Email • Email is optional; however, we are moving to a less paper and more electronic communication process and an email address will help us to better communicate with the brand applicant.
• Bill of Sale Signer(s)
• Required if Owner is a business.
• Bill of Sale signer(s) are those individuals authorized to sell livestock.
• Additional Montana county(ies) of range
• Not required.
• List county(ies) other than the county associated with your Physical MT Address.
• Only list county(ies) where you have livestock, do not list counties where you may have livestock in the future
• Identifying Marks
• Not required.
• Ear notches, waddles, etc.
• Species
• Check the box which the brand will be applied to.
• The application includes a maximum of one cattle, one horse, one sheep, and one bison brand.

BE-3 (Updated 10-2024)

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR BRAND RECORDING continued...

Sheep and Bison

• If applying for sheep or bison, list the preferred brand location for each species.
• If more than one location is acceptable, list them in preferential order.
• For Sheep, include your Paint Color choice.
• Brand Choices – See page 2 of application
• Carefully draw one brand image in each box. List choices IN PREFERENTIAL ORDER.
• The first available brand choice listed on this application will be issued to the applicant.
• Indicate the position on cattle, horses, or both for each image.
• Per 81-3-103, MCA, new brands must be distinguishable with reasonable certainty from all other marks and brands.
• Optional
• If you prefer to have MT Dept of Livestock select and assign a brand to you, using the criteria listed below, please select the box below and follow the instructions.
• Only one character in each box. A bar, slash or quarter circle cannot be drawn in the boxes
• Finish the process by printing, signing, dating, and returning the form with your payment.
• By selecting the box, you are stating that you will accept any brand with the two characters (with a bar, slash or quarter circle added) you designate on the position you choose.
• Selecting this option, if a brand is assigned to you, that brand cannot be refused.
• Freeze Brands\n• If you want to add a freeze brand for cattle, select YES and an additional fee of $10.00 is required.\n• Freeze brand is already included with a horse brand.
• Application Fee\n• Select\n○ Standard Brand Recording Fee of 200.00n○ Brand Recording Fee with Cattle Freeze Brand is210.00\n• Fees are subject to change\n• $100 of the application fee is nonrefundable.
• Applicant's signature and date
• Application must be signed and dated.
• If you are applying for a brand for another person, you may sign the application
• Do you own livestock in Montana
• Select Yes or No
• Livestock owners are required to pay a Per Capita Fee
• Do NOT include per capita payment with your application. Per capita payments are made to the Department of Revenue on a separate form.
• Visit the webpage for additional information: https://liv.mt.gov/Centralized-Services/Per-Capita-Fees

Make check payable to: MT Dept of Livestock • Payment is required at time of application.

Mail Application & Payment to: MT Dept of Livestock Attn: Brand Recorder PO Box 202001 Helena, MT 59620-2001

Applications cannot be processed in person and may not be submitted electronically. Applications are processed in the order they are received.

For additional information on applying for a Montana Livestock Brand, visit the Dept of Livestock webpage: https://liv.mt.gov/Brands-Enforcement/Livestock-Brands

For additional information about Per Capita Fees, visit the Dept of Livestock webpage: https://liv.mt.gov/Centralized-Services/Per-Capita-Fees

For Dept of Livestock use only: Application complete – yes or no: __________________________________________________________________ If incomplete, date application is being returned to applicant: __________________________________________________________________ Brand Record: Initials and date: __________________________________________________________________

BE-3 (Updated 10-2024)

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK OFFICE USE ONLY

OFFICE USE ONLY

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK BRANDS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CC/CHECK/MO____________________

APPLICATION FOR BRAND RECORDING AMOUNT REC'D____________________

Page 1 TRANSMITTAL #____________________

All fields are required unless specified otherwise. Print legibly and clearly.

Owner: Separate owner names with a comma. Do not use “and”, “or”, “and/or”. Business names must be registered with Montana Secretary of State.

Type of Ownership: ☐ Sole Owner ☐ Joint Tenancy ☐ Tenants in Common

(Select only one) See Instructions: Application for Brand Recording for information about ownership types & authorized bill of sale signers.

Physical MT Address: Primary physical address or location of livestock that will bear this brand City County

Mailing Address: Mailing Address City State

Email: Email is optional; however, we are moving to a less paper / more electronic communication process / an email address will help us to better communicate with the brand applicant.

Bill of Sale Signer(s):

Additional Montana county(ies) of range: Required if Owner (above) is a business.

Phone #: Home Phone number Phone #: Zip Code

(Not required)

Identifying Marks: (i.e. ear notches, waddles, etc.) (Not required)

Species: ☐ Cattle ☐ Horse ☐ Sheep ☐ Bison

Sheep and Bison: If applying for sheep or bison, list the preferred brand location for each species. If more than one location is acceptable, list them in preferential order.

• Preferred position(s) for sheep: ______________________ Paint Color for sheep: ______________________
• Preferred position(s) for bison: ______________________

Brand Choices: See page 2

Freeze Brands: Add cattle freeze brand? Additional 10.00 fee required. ☐ YES ☐ NO

Application Fee: ☐ Standard Brand Recording Fee: 200.00* Brand Recording Fee with Cattle Freeze Brand: 210.00*

* 100 of the application fee is nonrefundable. Fees are subject to change.

Applicant's signature: Date:

Do you own livestock in Montana? ☐ YES ☐ NO If so, you are required to pay a PER CAPITA FEE. Visit www.liv.mt.gov for more information

Make Check Payable to: MT Dept of Livestock APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED IN-PERSON AND MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

Mail Application & Payment to: MT Dept. of Livestock APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED IN-PERSON AND MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY.

ATTN: Brand Recorder PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS FOR PROCESSING.

PO Box 202001 Application approved by: ______________________________________

For More information: (406) 444-2045 or www.liv.mt.gov. BE-3 (Updated 10-2024)

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK BRANDS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION APPLICATION FOR BRAND RECORDING Page 2

• Brand Choices: Carefully draw one brand image in each box. List choices IN PREFERENTIAL ORDER. The first available brand choice listed on this application will be issued to the applicant. Indicate the position on cattle, horses, or both for each image. Per 81-3-103, MCA, new brands must be distinguishable with reasonable certainty from all other marks and brands.
• 2) 3) 4)
• Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________
• 6) 7) 8)
• Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________
• 10) 11) 12)
• Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________ Cattle:_________ Horse:________

If you prefer to have MT Dept of Livestock select and assign a brand to you, using the criteria listed below, please select the box below and follow the instructions. Finish the process by printing, signing, dating, and returning the form with your payment.

☐ If none of the above brand choices are available, I will accept ANY BRAND with the following two (2) characters on the position listed. Enter one character in each box, no not use a bar, slash or quarter circle. NOTE: There will be a Bar, Slash or Quarter Circle added to your chosen characters to complete your Brand.

Character Character Circle any position you will accept: Position on cattle: LS RS LR RR LH RH Position on horses: LS RS LT RT LJ RJ

Applicant's printed name:__________________

Applicant's signature:__________________ Date:__________________