Livestock Bill of Sale Template
A livestock bill of sale records the sale of cattle, goats, sheep, hogs or other animals by species, head count, breed, class and identifying marks, plus the price. Brand inspection states require it to move cattle, and buyers need it for their ranch records and any premises registration. Pick your state and the form adapts to its rules.
Seller
Buyer
Livestock details
Price and terms
Why a livestock bill of sale matters
- Brand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Needed for farm records, ag exemptions and loan collateral.
- Ear tag and brand numbers on paper prevent mix-ups at the sale barn.
- Documents health papers that traveled with the animals.
Before you sign
- List tag numbers individually for small lots, or the tag range for large ones.
- Record the brand and its location on the animal.
- Attach health certificates for interstate movement.
- In brand inspection states, get the inspection before the animals move.
Livestock Bill of Sale by state
Rules differ by state: some require a bill of sale for every sale, some only when the title has no price, and a few want it notarized. Pick yours for the exact rule, the form number and the agency.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Washington, D.C.
Other forms
- Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Boat Bill of Sale
- Trailer Bill of Sale
- Firearm Bill of Sale
- Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- RV Bill of Sale
- ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Equipment Bill of Sale
- Tractor Bill of Sale
- Horse Bill of Sale
- Dog Bill of Sale
- General Bill of Sale
- Business Bill of Sale
Ready-to-sign pack, $9
Seller copy, buyer copy, notary page. What's inside →
Common questions
Do I need a brand inspection to sell cattle?+
In the western brand states, yes, before the cattle change hands or leave the county. The bill of sale is what the inspector checks against.
Can one bill of sale cover a whole herd?+
Yes. State the head count and list the tags or tag range. For a large lot, attach a tag list as a separate sheet.