Nebraska Livestock Branding

Nebraska brand registration is managed by the Nebraska Brand Committee, a self-supporting agency created in 1941. The Committee inspects cattle and investigates missing and stolen livestock. Registered brands serve as prima facie evidence of ownership.

Governing Body

Agency: Nebraska Brand Committee
Website: https://nbc.nebraska.gov/
Phone: (308) 763-2933
Address: 411 Niobrara Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301

Official Brand Book

Type: Online Searchable Database
Official Search: https://www.nebraska.gov/nbc/brandbook/book.cgi
Notes: Searchable online database. Producer Portal available for brand owners to manage brands, view inspections, and renew online.

Registration

Registration Info: https://nbc.nebraska.gov/content/forms-download
Registration Fee: $150 per side ($100 application + $50 research)
Renewal Cycle: 4 years
Renewal Fee: $50
Notes: Left and right sides require separate applications. Transfer fee $40. Registered brands serve as prima facie evidence of ownership.