What is the Brands Portal?
If you have previously logged into the Brands Portal with your myGovID, then simply login to the Brands Portal. Otherwise please follow the guidelines below.
All livestock owners and beekeepers in Western Australia must be registered and identify their stock and hives identified in accordance with Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013. These regulations include the requirements to meet the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).
The Brands Portal is a secure website that provides Beekeepers, Livestock owners & supply chain location operators with the option of renewing and managing their registrations online.
Cancellations and Transfers are not able be processed using the Brands Portal. These need to continue to be submitted to the Brands office using manual forms.
Manual form registrations will still be accepted.
Using the Brands Portal is the preferred method for you to complete your registrations.
What do I need to do?
What information do I need to have available before completing my new registration?
- Owner Name
- Trading Name
- Signature(s)
- Contact owner details (may not be registrant)
- Property details e.g. rates notices
- Proof of Authorisation if signing on behalf of property owner (e.g. ASIC form showing position in company)
- Approximate number of stock by type, or, as a beekeeper, the number of hives you have
- Location details
- Brand
- Payment detail – Credit card details
See below for further information:
Signatures
Ensure that ALL parties who are signatory to the registration (recognised as owners of the registration) have signed the ‘Authorised Signature Form’ (include all multiple signatories). For companies, the signature of a duly authorised officer is required, along with the position they hold. You cannot access the Brands Portal until all signatures have been completed.
Leased Property
If you are leasing your property, you will need to upload documentation that proves your authorisation. (Lease agreement, statutory declaration etc).
Accessing the Brands Portal
Digital Identity is a safe, secure and convenient way to prove who you are online. myGovID is the Australian Government’s digital identity app.
Setup your Digital Identity/myGovID
You will need to achieve a STANDARD Identity Strength (level 2) in myGovID to access the Brands Portal. Please provide two documents to verify your identity,. These can include your Driving License, Birth Certificate, Passport or Medicare Card.
For assistance setting up or using myGovID please use the myGovID Help support line. Please do not contact the DPIRD Brands Office re myGovID queries.
Login to the Brands Portal to manage the following applications:
Further detailed information can be found online in the following:
- New Registration as a Livestock Owners, Beekeeper, Non-Farming Property Operator (NFOP) or for a Buyer Identification Code (BIC). Step-by-step instructions are available online - New Registration Quick Reference Guide.
- Re-registration as a Livestock Owner, Beekeeper, NFOP PIC, and Buyer Identification Code (BIC) operator - Process Renewals/APC Payments Quick Reference guide
- Beekeeper APC Payments - Process Renewals/APC Payments Quick Reference guide.
Already have a myGovID?
You will be taken to the DPIRD New Submission screen from where you can click the blue Log in button to login to the Brands Portal using your myGovID account.
Note: Have your smart phone ready and log into your myGovID app on your smart phone BEFORE clicking the blue login button.
Confirm your identity
If you are a first-time user of the Brands Portal and have multiple registrations, following your login, DPIRD will require you to confirm your identify for each registration using the following information:
- Reference Number
- Expiry Date
- Certificate Number
Further detailed information can be found online in the Confirm your Identity Quick Reference Guide.
If you are a new registrant, having no previous registrations with DPIRD, you will not need to confirm your identity after you have logged on. You can simply apply for your new registration.
After your identify has been confirmed, your Registration and any Applications will be displayed.
After you have successfully made payment, you will know your registration is complete when you have received your Certificate of Registration.
How will we contact you?
Email and SMS. Please make sure that these are correct. If you change your contact details you must update within 7 days.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on the new online registration system, Brands Portal, process and instructions provided. Please let us know via email. Email Brands office.
Unable to connect to the Brands Portal? Please review the Help Guide for assistance.
For assistance with Brands Portal queries, contact the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Brands Office on 1300 926 547, excluding public holidays, Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm AWST.