Livestock Bill of Sale Template
A free livestock bill of sale template for ranches and farms. Record the animals, head count, brands, price and pickup, and the buyer signs online.
Customize the pages and design to fit your needs.
About this template
Record cattle, horses, goats, sheep or pigs sold: the head count, breed, brands or tags and the agreed price. The buyer signs online, and you both get a copy of the signed PDF.
Common uses
- Cattle and horse sales
- Goat, sheep and pig breeders
- Private sales between farms
Key features
- Head count, brands and tags
- Health and risk terms
- Signed PDF for every sale
What this template asks
What's your full name?
Short Text
What's your email address?
Email
What's your phone number?
Phone
What's your address?
Short Text
Which animals are you buying?
Single Choice · Cattle, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Other livestock
How many head?
Number
Describe the animals
Long Text
What brands, ear tags or registration numbers do they have?
Long Text · Optional
What's the agreed price?
Short Text
What's the date of sale?
Date
How will the animals be moved?
Single Choice · Buyer picks up, Seller delivers
Livestock bill of sale
Agreement text, accepted with “I agree”
Sign the bill of sale
Signature
How to use this template
Copy it
Select Use template and a copy opens in your workspace as an unpublished draft.
Make it yours
Edit any question or answer, choose a theme, and add your logo.
Share it
Publish, then send the link, show a QR code, or embed the form on your site. Responses arrive in Submissions.
Livestock bill of sale
Signers read this text in the form before they accept it. Edit the bracketed details to match your business, and have the wording reviewed for your situation.
Please read this before you sign.
This bill of sale is between [Farm or ranch name] (the "Seller") and the buyer named in this form.
- Sale. The Seller sells the animals described above to the buyer for the agreed price, paid by [date].
- Title. The Seller owns the animals and they are free of liens and claims.
- Health. The animals are sold as is, except for the health papers or test results listed in [document].
- Brand inspection. Where state law requires it, the Seller provides a brand inspection or transfer before the animals leave.
- Risk. The buyer is responsible for the animals once they are loaded at [place].
- No breeding guarantee. The Seller makes no promise about breeding or performance unless written here: [terms].
By signing below, I confirm that I have read this bill of sale and agree to it.
Frequently asked questions
What should a livestock bill of sale include?
The buyer and seller, the type and number of animals, breed and description, brands or tags, the price, the date and who moves the animals.
Does this replace a brand inspection?
No. Where your state requires a brand inspection or transfer, do it as well. This form is a sample to start from, not legal advice.
Can the buyer sign on a phone at the sale?
Yes. Show a QR code or text the link, and the signed bill of sale is saved as a PDF with an audit trail.