We are still processing brand renewal payments postmarked in March 2020.

 After the March postmarked payments are receipted, we will

begin processing the payments postmarked in April.  We have several payments to process yet.  

Per Executive Order, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, State Offices are closed. Brand Board staff are doing their best to provide services remotely.   

BRAND RENEWALS PAYMENTS, sent by mail, MUST BE POSTMARKED on or before MAY 1, 2020.

Returned BRAND Renewal Notices List 2020     This is the list of returned brand renewal notices as of 03/27/2020.  If you know anybody on this list, please have them call into the office with a correct mailing address so we can get their notice(s) sent out.  

Any brands, not renewed,  will not be available as abandoned brands until May 2022.   The Brand Board is required to hold brands, not renewed during the renewal period, for a two year re-record period.   

Shipper Permits may be obtained 48 hours in advance of shipment by contacting the SD Brand Board at 1 877 574 0054, an authorized agent, or brand inspector.  Please select the Inspections Tab for a listing of Shipper Agents.

South Dakota Brand Laws apply STATEWIDE. 

It is a Class 1 Misdemeanor to hot iron brand livestock unless the brand is registered with the SD Brand Board.