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Licenses & Permits

Livestock Brands
Indiana Livestock Brand Law and Application Instructions
Indiana Livestock Brand Application
Indiana's Livestock Brand Book
(list of livestock brands registered in Indiana as of 8/9/2023)

Commercial Dog Breeders and Brokers

For Information on Commercial Dog Breeders and Brokers registration, visit our CBB page
Please visit IC 15-21 to view the legislative change that takes place on July 1, 2024.
Application for Breeder and Broker Registration

Retail Pet Store

To view information regarding Retail Pet Store Registration, visit our Retail Pet Store page
Please visit IC 15-21 to view the legislative change that takes place on July 1, 2024.
To apply for a Retail Pet Store registration click here

Animal Care Facilities

Information for Animal Care Facility registration can be found on our page
Please visit IC 15-21 to view the legislative change that takes place on July 1, 2024.
To apply for an Animal Care Facility registration, click here

Dairy

Licenses and permits to operate a dairy in the state of Indiana must be obtained from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health Dairy Division.

Livestock Dealers/Markets

    Livestock Market/Dealer License Information
    Application for Livestock Dealer License
    Livestock Dealer Business Report

    Meat & Poultry Inspection
    Meat & Poultry Processing License Information
    Meat & Poultry Dealer Registration


    Hunting Preserves

    Dead Animal Disposal

    The Board of Animal Health issues the following licenses concerning the disposal of dead animals
    1. Disposal Plant License: Before a disposal plant operates in Indiana, a disposal plant license is required. Rendering plants require a disposal plant license
    2. Collection Service License: Any person operating a service to collect dead animals and/or restaurant grease in Indiana must be licensed.
    3. Transport Vehicle Permits: Trucks utilized by a disposal plant or collection service for the purpose of transporting dead animals and/or restaurant grease must have a vehicle permit from the Board of Animal Health.
    4. Exotic Animal Feeding Permits: Owners of exotic animals who transport dead domestic animals for feeding to their exotic animals must have a permit from the Board of Animal Health.
    • For more information consult the Dead Animal Disposal Act (IC 15-2.1-16), and the dead animal disposal rule 345 IAC.

    Veterinary Licenses

    The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency issues licenses to veterinarians to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana.  For more information go to the Indiana Board of Veterinary Examiners website.

    Wildlife Possession Permits

    Wildlife possession permits are issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. For more information go to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website.