About the NDA Livestock Identification program
Purpose
The Livestock Identification program, under the NDA Division of Animal Industry, protects against livestock theft through recording of brands used by livestock owners in the state and brand inspection procedures which are required each time livestock change ownership, are shipped out of state or out of a brand inspection district, or prior to slaughter.
Enforcement
The Division employs P.O.S.T. certified peace officers who patrol roadways and are authorized to stop vehicles carrying livestock to check for proof of ownership and livestock health requirements. These officers also investigate livestock theft, losses on roads and railways and process estray livestock. The Division is headquartered in the Sparks office of the Nevada Department of Agriculture and will provide information regarding recording of brands, brand inspections, or other related topics.
Yearly Per Head Assessment (Head Tax)
Owners of livestock are required by state law to declare their livestock yearly and pay a minimal per head assessment to help support the livestock inspection program, which is responsible in part for funding inspections, livestock theft investigations, animal health monitoring and predatory animal damage control.
Per Nevada Revised Statue (NRS) Chapter 575.130, all Nevada Livestock Assessments must be paid within 30 days of notification or a $5 late fee will be charged, brands may be deactivated and brand inspections may be denied.
View the Livestock Assessment FAQ.
Online Livestock Assessment System
For step-by-step instructions on how to log in and enter your information, please click here
To submit assessments online, please visit our website at https://nv.certifyag.com/headtax/
Existing account holders may log in with your Livestock Assessment Number (LA#) and Passcode to retrieve your record, enter your number of livestock and submit payment. Your LA# and Passcode were provided to you on your Declaration and Bill of Livestock Assessment letter.
Our online livestock assessment system accepts e-checks, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for payment.