South Dakota Livestock Branding
South Dakota requires brand registration through the State Brand Board. The state maintains an online searchable database with over 25,000 brands. Hot iron branding without registration is a misdemeanor, and altering brands is a felony.
Governing Body
- Agency
- South Dakota State Brand Board
- Website
- https://sdbrandboard.sd.gov/
- Phone
- 605-773-3324
- Address
- 209 W Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Official Brand Book
- Type
- Online Searchable Database
- Official Search
- https://brands.sd.gov/
- Notes
- Over 25,000 brands in database. Updated monthly. Search by owner name or brand characters.
Registration
- Registration Info
- https://sdbrandboard.sd.gov/
- Registration Fee
- $40 processing + $50 license + $18 per year remaining in renewal period
- Renewal Cycle
- Periodic (next deadline May 1, 2025)
- Notes
- Brands must be 2-3 characters. Hot iron branding without registration is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Altering brands is a Class 5 Felony.
Laws & Regulations
- Official Statutes
- https://sdbrandboard.sd.gov/inspections/brandlaw.aspx
Search South Dakota Brands on Ranch Brand Search
We have 26,336 registered brands from South Dakota in our database.
Example South Dakota Livestock Brands
Here are some registered livestock brands from South Dakota. Click any brand to view full details.
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