Change of Ownership

Firstly, congratulations on the purchase of your new horse. Under the Horse Passport (England) Regulations, you must register a change of ownership with the relevant Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) within 30 days of purchase.

The British Hanoverian Society can change ownership for:

• Hanoverian horses
• Other German breed societies

Please make sure you complete all steps below.

What You Need To Do

• Completed Change of Ownership Form (download from the bottom of this page and complete)
• Sign the back of the Change of Ownership Certificate (also signed by the seller)

• If the Certificate of Ownership is missing, include:
  • Passport number (826006********* or DE*************)
  • Name and address of the seller
  • Copy of the purchase receipt with sellers signature
• Receipt must include:
  • Passport number
  • Microchip number
  • Date of birth
  • Horse’s name
  • Buyer & seller names and addresses
  • Buyer & seller signatures

• ☐ Extra info if available (we may need to contact previous owners)

Please Send Your Documents

BHHS
PO Box 10740 (Walk 29)
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD
Nottinghamshire
NG17 0EF

🚫 Please do NOT send the passport unless asked.

Registering a Name (If Your Horse Is Unnamed)

• We can register a name for your horse
• Name must start with the same initial as the sire
• Once registered, the name cannot be changed
• Prefixes can only be registered if you are the breeder

Fees

• Change of Ownership: £40 for members, £45 for non-members
• Name Registration (if required): £40

🚫 Please do NOT send cash in the post – we will send you an invoice on receipt of the forms.