What are the penalties for not updating ownership or not holding a valid equine passport?

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• Who do I contact when changing ownership of a horse?

  Ideally contact the original PIO printed in the passport. If that’s not possible, any UK‑approved PIO may process a change of ownership if they are willing (check the current Defra list of authorised PIOs). [britishequ...ian.org.uk], [gov.uk] ...

• 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 ...

• Do you offer any advise for buying horses?

  Before buying: match horse to passport (description, microchip) and ensure the seller hands you the passport at sale. [gov.uk] Within 30 days of purchase: contact the issuing PIO on the passport; submit their change‑of‑ownership form, passport, and ...

• I’ve bought a horse with a foreign (non UK) passport—what do I do next?

  If the horse will remain in the UK more than 90 days, you must register the foreign passport with a UK PIO within 30 days of arrival. Follow the import guidance and keep the passport with the horse at all times. [gov.uk] Regards. HH

• How do I update my Horses passport details

  To change or update your horses on membership or insurance policies, please follow the below link to access your account: https://harryhallinsurance.com/#/pages/login Click the 'manage horse' tab and add or change your horse then click the save ...