Animal identification mark

About applying for the transfer of an animal identification

An animal identification mark can be transferred from one owner to another livestock owner. To do so, the new owner must apply for the transfer of an animal identification mark at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

In the case of the death of the legal owner, the identification mark can be transferred to you if the executor of the estate gives permission for the mark to be transferred or in the case of no executor the new owner can provide a copy of the death certificate as well as a “Letters of Authority” issued by the High Court stating that the you are the legal owner of the animals.

What you should do

• Download or obtain the application form from extension officers, magistrate offices, Stock Theft units of the South African Police Services or from the Registrar: Animal Identification in Pretoria.
• Part 2 of the form must be completed by you or (in the case of death) by the executor of the estate or a copy of the death certificate and “letters of Authority” should be added if there is no executor.
• Pay a fee of R120 to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries at: Standard Bank Branch: Arcadia Branch Number: 010845 Account Number: 011252871
• Post the original deposit slip and the application form to: The Registrar of Animal Identification Private Bag X 138 Pretoria 0001 or take the application form to the Delpen Building, on the corner of Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera, Pretoria.

How long does it take

It may take two weeks for the transfer to be made.

How much does it cost

R120

Forms to complete

(Forms are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Application for transfer of registration of an identification mark

Who to contact

Tel: 012 319 6000
Fax: 012 319 7551
Email: sanetc@daff.gov.za
City/town: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Physical address: Delpen Building, Crn Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera Pretoria Postal address: Registrar: Animal Identification, Private Bag X138, Pretoria 0001