Livestock Licensing

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Agridime LLC is not bonded and is not licensed as either a livestock dealer or livestock dealer agent

Brian Gader dba Gader Cattle Co. is not bonded and is not licensed as either a livestock dealer or livestock dealer agent

Cattle production has traditionally ranked second only to wheat farming as the most important sector in North Dakota's Ag economy. Swine, dairy and sheep production are also important. The Livestock Division helps protect our livestock producers through the licensing of livestock dealers and livestock auction markets.

After posting adequate bond, filing a current financial statement and passing basic tests of financial responsibility, dealers and auction markets are granted a license. Investigations are carried out to discover unlicensed dealers.

Below you will find the licensing requirements for each type of livestock license.

Brand recording functions were transferred to the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, as of August 1, 1993.

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Auction Market License Requirements as required in NDCC §4.1-27

Application is available at link above.
Note the minimum bond is $10,000. Bond amount will be adjusted each year depending on the volume of dealers business. Packer and Stockyard's Administration and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will set all bond amount requirements.
A schedule of fees and commissions must be completed.
Financial Statement (SFN 16702) is listed below. You may submit your own auditor prepared, most recent, financial statement. North Dakota law requires that a livestock dealer must provide a financial statement, which shows that the current assets exceed the current liabilities.
Please note that the application form asks for ALL banks and/or financial institutions who hold assets (checking and savings accounts and CDs) or liabilities of the applicant. Be sure to list the mailing address(es) for all banks and/or financial institutions.
A $200 LICENSE FEE IS REQUIRED
Must maintain a custodial account for all sales proceeds.

All licenses were due on March 31 of each year.

If you have any questions you can reach the livestock division at (701) 328-4761.

Livestock Dealer's License Requirements as required in NDCC §4.1-83

Application is available at link above.
If agents are designated, each applicant is required to sign a statement accepting complete responsibility for all dealings of their agents. Please include their mailing addresses.
Note the minimum bond is $10,000. Under "Bond information", the dollar amount is the amount of purchases in all states, not just North Dakota. We accept Packers & Stockyards bonds. Please include a copy of the bond. - Dealers Bond Form (SFN 53712)
Financial Statement (SFN 16702) is listed below. You may submit your own auditor prepared, most recent, financial statement. North Dakota law requires that a livestock dealer must provide a financial statement which shows that the current assets exceed the current liabilities.
Please note that the application form asks for ALL banks and/or financial institutions who hold assets (checking and savings accounts and CDs) or liabilities of the applicant. Be sure to list the mailing address(es) for all banks and/or financial institutions.
A $50 LICENSE FEE IS REQUIRED

All licenses were due on July 1 of each year.

If you have any questions you can reach the livestock division at (701) 328-4761.