First of all you need to complete a change of ownership declaration form (downloadable here).
Where possible include a copy of:
- the bill of sale/invoice to you, or
- veterinary examination certificate for the animal, or
- a quick letter detailing how you came by the animal
and send the completed form, supporting paperwork and the passport to us.
The previous owners signature / details are not required and it is a common situation that previous owners may not have registered their ownership. The important thing is that you are declaring and registering your ownership now.
Your ownership will be registered on the LHI database and on the Irish Dept of Agriculture Equine database. Some owners then also like to register chip numbers on 3rd party pet identification websites, but this is a matter for individual horse owners and it is not a service LHI offers.
For your convenience and security, you can pre-pay online by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
Recorded / Courier return delivery is compulsory for destinations outside of Ireland. The total cost for UK mainland residents is Eur 31.00. For all other destinations, please email us for current rates.
We turn around change of ownerships very quickly, usually same day and we do recommend using our courier service for return of the passport as the risk of loss of an item passes to you when placed back in standard post. Recorded delivery is usually next business day Ireland, UK Mainland two working days / signed for delivery.
P.S. It’s also a good idea to send it registered post to us too!