Georgia Livestock Branding

Georgia offers free voluntary brand registration through the Department of Agriculture. Registered brands provide prima facie evidence of ownership. Brands are reviewed on a 5-year cycle, with renewals due in years ending in 4 and 9. Georgia recently created an online pdf brand book to make it easy to distribute.

Governing Body

Agency: Georgia Department of Agriculture — Livestock-Poultry Program
Website: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/livestock
Phone: (404) 656-3665
Email: [email protected]

Official Brand Book

Type: Online PDF
Official Search: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/form/application-brand
PDF Download: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/sites/default/files/documents/animal-health/license-brands-q1-2026.pdf
Last Published: Q1 2026
Notes: Look for where it says "View Currently Active Registered Brands" They should keep this updated each quarter.

Registration

Registration Info: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/form/application-brand
Registration Fee: Free - no charge
Renewal Cycle: 5 years (years ending in 4 and 9)
Notes: Online application available. Submit black and white images only. Keep contact info current for renewal notices. Registration is voluntary but provides prima facie evidence of ownership.

Missing & Stolen Livestock

How to Report: The Georgia Department of Agriculture does not have an way to report stray livestock like many other states do. Instead they use local agencies to handle these matters. You can make requests regarding animal welfare though.
Contact: For lost or straying animals, contact your local animal control agency.