Do I have to change ownership of a horse when I buy it?

Do I have to change ownership of a horse when I buy it?

Key rule: When you buy a horse, you must notify the Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) within 30 days so the passport and central records show the new owner’s details. Failing to do so is an offence. [gov.uk]

You must have the paper passport updated by the PIO and ensure the Central Equine Database (CED) also reflects the new owner. Many PIOs update both the passport and their database and then push changes to the CED. Owners can also view and manage records via Digital Stable (Equine Register). [gov.uk], [equineregister.co.uk], [help.equin...ster.co.uk]

It’s strongly recommended you claim your horse on the Digital Stable so your details on the CED are current (free owner verification and updates for many fields). This complements, not replaces, the PIO process. [equineregister.co.uk], [The Digita...gister Ltd]

Kind regards.
HH. 

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