Fee: $25.00
To record and document change of ownership.

Note: The application is provided in pdf format. You must the have the Acrobat Reader plugin to view the files. If you do not have the plugin, you can download it for free here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Transferring Ownership

 1. Whose responsibility is it to transfer ownership?

It is generally the seller’s responsibility to supply the buyer with the transfer form
filled out and signed.  The buyer should always receive the original certificate of
registration from the seller at the time of purchase.

2.  What is the difference between an "and" form of ownership and an "or" form of ownership?

If a horse is recorded in an "and" form of ownership, all owners must sign future transfers of ownership for the horse and/or its offspring. If recorded in an "or" form of ownership, only one signature is required for future transfers of ownership.

3. Can I register the horse in the ownership of a farm of company?

Farm names, corporations or organizational names will be accepted but an Owner Authorization form must be completed and returned to the FSH Registry office before the transfer will be completed. This form indicates who is authorized to sign documents on behalf of the owner(s). A form can be obtained from the FSH Registry office.

4. The person I bought the horse from never updated their ownership. What do I do?

Certificates of registration are legal documents and the FSH Registry will not knowingly skip ownerships. The buyer information on the transfer form must be completed and all transfer fees must be paid.

Do not alter or erase the buyer’s information on the transfer form.  If this is done, a signed statement from the recorded owner will be required before the certificate will be transferred.

5. I sold my horse without papers. What do I do?

If a horse is sold without papers, the original certificate must be submitted to the Registry office for permanent cancellation along with a written statement advising us of the date the horse was sold without papers.

6. I sold the horse and can’t find the certificate. Can I transfer ownership at the same time as I request a duplicate certificate?

Yes, you can do both at once. Complete a Duplicate Certificate request form and a separate Application for Transfer of Ownership. All applicable duplicate certificate and transfer fees apply. 

Please contact our office for further questions.
1-800-368-0904