Botswana - Cattle Brand Registration

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Citizen applicant can visit the nearest Department of Veterinary Services office or send a representative, while Non-Citizen customers must present themselves in person for consultation, then make a verbal request for the application with the department
2. Your application will then be processed and verified by the attending officer, you will be issued with the brand certificate that same day if the customer applies in Gaborone.
3. If the application is submitted at one of the other district brand transaction centres, they will receive their certificate by mail or collection at the office of application within two (2) days of receipt.

Postal order:

1. The applicant should visit the nearest Post Office must pay P50.00 registration fee and send the postal order with their particulars that include the certified copy of their national identity card or resident permit to the Department of Veterinary Services office.

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Required Documents

• Applicant original National Identity card (Omang)
• resident permits (non-citizen)
• application fees

Office Locations & Contacts

Physical Address:
The Registrar of Brands,
Ministry of Agriculture HQ
Plot Ground Floor Room 023,
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
Gaborone

Postal Address:
The Registrar of Brands,
Department of Veterinary Services,
Private Bag 0032
Gaborone
Tel.: (267) 368 9000 Ext 9143/ 9161
Fax: (267) 397 2177
E-mail:[email protected]
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Eligibility

• Citizens
• Non-Citizens
• Companies
• Associations

Fees

• A new application, renewal, transfer or additional copy costs P50.00 each.

Validity

• Certificate is valid for ten (10) years and can be renewed 12 months before expiry date.

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Processing Time

• Within 2 days of receipt of the application by the department

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Need for the Document

• This document give applicants the guideline on how to apply for a cattle brand registration
• All cattle in Botswana are required by law (Branding of Cattle Act CAP 36:02 ) to be branded for identification purposes as well as ownership

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