Virginia Livestock Branding

Virginia cattle brand registration is handled by VDACS. Registrations expire on a 5-year cycle, with current registrations valid until June 30, 2029. Virginia does not currently have a brand registry for horses.

Governing Body

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — VDACS
Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals-how-to-register-your-cattle-brand.shtml

Official Brand Book

Type: Online PDF
Official Search: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals-how-to-register-your-cattle-brand.shtml
PDF Download: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/cattlebrandregister.pdf
Notes: Register of Cattle Brands PDF available. Updated annually. Current register effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029.

Registration

Registration Info: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals-how-to-register-your-cattle-brand.shtml
Application Form: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/cattlebrandregister.pdf
Registration Fee: $10
Renewal Cycle: 5 years
Notes: Current registrations expire June 30, 2029. Cattle brands only - no horse brand registry. Must renew or transfer to maintain registration.

Laws & Regulations

Official Statutes: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title3.2/chapter61/

Search Virginia Brands on Ranch Brand Search

We have 180 registered brands from Virginia in our database.

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Example Virginia Livestock Brands

Here are some registered livestock brands from Virginia. Click any brand to view full details.

North Chesterfield, VA Letter A Hanging Letter R Combined

Riner, VA Bar Over Letter P, Hanging Lazy Letter S

Virginia Beach, VA Letter S Offset Letter D Connected

Lexington, VA Bell

Lexington, VA Shield

Virginia Beach, VA I Stacked Bw L

Alexandria, VA I Stacked W Stacked I

North Garden, VA Lazy/R J Strungconnected A Strung J

North Garden, VA Lazy M Stacked Bwlazy S

North Garden, VA P Stacked V Strungconnected V Strungconnected V

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