Livestock Marks & Brands

 Livestock Marks & Brands

Effective 1/1/14 Brand Recording Fee $26 each, $5 for additional location on same animal, $10 for same brand different animal.  Brand Application valid Aug. 31, 2011 to Aug. 30, 2021 and then must be re-registered to reserve ownership.

OBTAINING A LIVESTOCK BRAND

Livestock owners please register new marks/brands in person at the Johnson County Clerk's Office at 2 N. Main St. Rm B15 Cleburne TX, located in the basement of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Cleburne (817-202-4000 x 1625).  Re-registering an existing brand may be done in person or by mailing the application with appropriate fees to:

Attn:  Brands
Johnson County Clerk-Recording
PO Box 1986
Cleburne TX 76033

Required:

1. Livestock owners will need to research the current Mark and Brand book to verify that the brand they have chosen is not presently owned by another.
2. Upon verification, the livestock owner will complete the "Marks and Brand Application".
3. Pay appropriate fee(s).
4. Completed "Certificate of Registration" will be processed and returned to the owner.
5. Copy will be sent within 30 days to TSCRA (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association).

RE-REGISTERING BRAND BY MAIL

If you wish to re-register your brand by mail, please print the application below and mail with appropriate fees to:

Attn:  Brands
Johnson County Clerk-Recording
PO Box 1986
Cleburne TX 76033

Notes:

• All fees are due and payable at time of service.
• Personal checks are not accepted.
• Business checks are accepted with company information on check.
• Credit Cards are accepted with a small fee.

Related Forms:

• Brand Application - valid August 31, 2011 - August 30, 2021

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