First of all, make sure your sheep you intend to register meet the breed standard. Visit the NABSSAR Breed Standards Page for more information. We have a print version and a photo version. Any sheep not meeting the NABSSAR Breed Standard are NOT eligible for registration.

Only lambs from NABSSAR registered parents (sire AND dam) are eligible for registration using the Application for Sheep Registration/Transfer in the North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry form. This includes lambs conceived via artificial insemination &/or embryo transfer (AI &/or ET).

You must be a member of NABSSAR to register and transfer sheep. Before submitting any applications for registering or transferring sheep, please become a member and obtain your membership number. You will receive a welcome letter with your membership number and other information from ASR within two weeks of their receipt of your application, usually sooner.

Current NABSSAR members may download the Application for Sheep Registration/Transfer in the North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry form and send it directly to the NABSSAR registry with the proper fees or upload it using the Electronic Submission Process (ESP). The form is a fillable PDF or you may print it first and fill it out by hand.


The form above is the form you would use when registering lambs. The form can also be used if you are transferring them to their first buyer at the same time you are applying for their Certificate of Registration (CoR). If you are transferring a sheep already registered with the NABSSAR, fill out the transfer section on the back of the sheep's CoR for transfers. Below are step-by-step instruction for filling out the form either using the fillable PDF function or printing it and filling it out by hand.


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Sheep (Breeder's Farm Name, Complete Scrapie Tag #, Sheep's Name)

Fillable PDF - This is YOUR farm name as registered with the NABSSAR, the COMPLETE Scrapie Tag # (flock ID & animal ID) from the tag in the sheep's ear, and the name of the sheep, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand -This is YOUR farm name as registered with the NABSSAR, COMPLETE Scrapie Tag # (flock ID & animal ID) from the tag in the sheep's ear, and the name of the sheep.
Note: If you are registering a lamb birthed by a ewe you purchased already bred (the lamb was born on your farm), you would use YOUR farm name in this space. Do not use the breeder's farm name you purchased the ewe from.



Sex (R, E, W)

Fillable PDF - Choose the sex of the sheep by selecting R (ram), E (ewe), or W (wether) from the drop down menu, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write either R (ram), E (ewe), or W (wether) in the space provided.
Note: It is not necessary to register a wether unless the sheep is going to be shown and required by the show or you choose to do so.



Birth Date (MM/DD/YY)

Fillable PDF - Type the month as two numbers, type the day as two numbers, type the year as two numbers, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write the month as two numbers, slash, the day as two numbers, slash, and the year as two numbers in the space provided.



Birth Type (SG/TW/TR/QD)

Fillable PDF - Choose the birth type of the sheep by selecting SG (single), TW (twin), TR (triplet), QD (quad) from the drop down menu, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write either SG (single), TW (twin), TR (triplet), QD (quad) ET (embryo transfer), or AI (artificial insemination) in the space provided.



AI/ET

Fillable PDF - If this was an AI or ET breeding, choose by selecting ET (embryo transfer), or AI (artificial insemination) from the drop down menu, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write either ET (embryo transfer), or AI (artificial insemination) in the space provided.
Note: Include the NABSSAR's Certificate of Artificial Insemination &/or Embryo Transfer Breeding, properly completed and signed by the appropriate personnel. ONLY NABSSAR registered rams & ewes may be used for semen and embryo donation. (International members contact us for information on suitable donors.)



Color (OW, B)

Fillable PDF - Choose the color of the sheep by selecting OW (Off-white) or B (Black) from the drop down menu, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out hand - Write either OW (Off-white) or B (Black) in the space provided.
Note: Check the Breed Standard to make sure your sheep's color qualifies for registration. NABSSAR does not accept spotted sheep nor spot carriers.



Genotype (RR, QR, QQ)

Fillable PDF - Choose the genotype of the sheep by selecting RR, QR, or QQ from the drop down menu, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write either RR, QR, or QQ in the space provided.
Note: It is not a requirement of registration to know the genotype of your sheep. However, include a copy of the genotyping results (RR, AR, or QQ) from the lab if you would like this information to be added to the CoR.



Sire Reg. #

Fillable PDF - Type the sire's registration number which can be found in the upper right-hand corner or in the lower pedigree section of his NABSSAR CoR and his registered name, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write the sire's registration number which can be found in the upper right-hand corner or in the lower pedigree section of his NABSSAR CoR and his registered name in the space provided.



Dam Reg. #

Fillable PDF - Type the dam's registration number which can be found in the upper right-hand corner or in the lower pedigree section of her NABSSAR CoR and her registered name, press TAB
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write the dam's registration number which can be found in the upper right-hand corner or in the lower pedigree section of her NABSSAR CoR and her registered name in the space provided.



Owners of the sire at mating, owner of the dam at mating, owner of the dam at lambing.

Fillable PDF - Type the name, complete address, & telephone # for the following information: Owner of the sire at the time of mating, press TAB; owner of the dam at mating (breeder), press TAB; and the owner of the dam at time of lambing, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - write the name, complete address, & telephone # for the following information: Owner of the sire at the time of mating; owner of the dam at mating (breeder); and the owner of the dam at time of lambing in the space provided.
Note: You will need to provide a copy of the Ram Lease Certificate IF you were not the owner of the sire at time of mating OR if you purchased a pregnant ewe.



Owner/Seller Transferring to (Name, Address, Phone #)

Fillable PDF - This is the contact information for the purchaser of your sheep. Type the buyer's name, complete address, and telephone number, press TAB. Type the date sold as MM/DD/YY, press TAB.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Write the buyer's name, complete address, and telephone number,in the space provided. Write the date sold as MM/DD/YY.
Note: See the bottom of this page for more information about transferring your sheep.




If a ram was leased or if the dam was already bred when you purchased her, please include a Ram Lease Certificate with your application.

This is owner of sire's information. Fillable PDF - If this was and AI or ET breeding, check the box, and press TAB. Include the Certificate of AI &/or ET breeding.
OR
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand. If this was and AI or ET breeding, check the box. Include the Certificate of AI &/or ET breeding.


If you're applying for registration and/or transferring a second sheep, do the same as above for the next section.



SIGNATURE / DATE / MEMBER #
Fillable PDF - Type the date, press TAB; type your member #, press TAB; Click on the red tab to sign electronically. If you don't see the red flag, then type the words signed electronically and type your name.
If you've printed the form and are filling it out by hand - Sign your name, write the date, and write your membership # in the corresponding blanks.



Mail the completed Application for Sheep Registration/Transfer in the North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry packet to:

NABSSAR
420A Lincoln
PO Box 231
Wamego, KS 66547

Alternatively, the ORIGINAL Certificate of Registry must be mailed to the address above. The forms and the images may be uploaded using the ESP (Electronic Submission Process).

Completing the WORK ORDER AND FEE SCHEDULE FORM:
The Breeder should fill out the top section and under section B use option #1 for lambs under one year old, indicating the quantity being registered; or, option #2 for sheep over one year of age, indicating the quantity being registered.

The Breeder would also fill out section C and how many transfers they are doing.

Fill out total transactions at bottom and mail this form with the application for registration form to the NABSSAR Registry. The Breeder should have papers mailed back to them to double check everything is correct including that the Registrar has signed the back of the papers. The Breeder then mails the completed, accurate CoR to the Buyer and the sale is complete.

OTHER WAYS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER PROCESS NOT USING the Seller Transferring to (Name, Address, Phone #) section of the form.
A Breeder may choose to leave this line blank on the Application and just register the sheep into their name. The CoR would be issued to the Breeder who should check it for accuracy then wait until the final sale to do the transfer. This would then be done by:

  1. The Breeder: After a sale, the Breeder has the Buyer fill out the back of the CoR with their Name, Address, City, State and Phone Number. The breeder signs the transfer on the Seller line. The Breeder would then send in this paper (the original CoR) to the NABSSAR Registry. The breeder should have the CoR mailed back to them to check it for accuracy and make sure it has been signed off by the registrar. The Breeder then would mail the completed CoR to the Buyer.

  2. The Buyer: The Breeder explains to the Buyer that they need to fill out the back of the CoR with their Name, Address, City, State, and Phone Number. The Breeder signs the transfer on the Seller line. The Breeder explains to the Buyer that they will need to become a member of the NABSSAR and Breeder should give the Buyer a New Membership Application if the Buyer is not already a member of the NABSSAR.

The Breeder should also give the Buyer the Work Order and Fee Schedule Form along with instructions to fill out Section C (transfer) and that both forms should be mailed to the NABSSAR Registry and to call you if they have any questions about their completed papers.

NOTE: The NABSSAR recommends that all Breeders take care of transfers for Buyers to insure their sheep transfers are completed, otherwise, if a Buyer fails to transfer the sheep, the sheep would still be owned by the Breeder on the CoR. It is up to the Breeder to pay the fee for the transfer of the sheep to the new owners or collect the fee from the Buyers but the transfer fee must be paid BEFORE the work will be completed. Since originals need to be sent in and payment must be received before the Registrar completes any paperwork, it is recommended that the Buyers are either given copies of sire and dam papers with lamb ear tag numbers, or copies of lamb papers while they wait for their transfer to be complete. Buyers should get something at pick up in addition to a Bill of Sale/Trade form.

If the ASR completes the transfer and the sale falls through for any reason, there will be a $5.00 fee (use the H. OTHER line on the Work order and Fee Schedule Form) to make the necessary corrections in the NABSSAR's records and on the sheep's CoR.  The incorrect CoR must be returned to the ASR (see NABSSAR's address below).

Certificate of Registry papers will now show your sheep's lineage's fleece colors and if the sheep was a single, twin, or triplet birth, as well as the genotype (if known). If you would like your sheep's CoR to show this information if the one you have does not, fill out the Work Order and Fee Schedule form and request a "duplicate certificate" & send the form in with your original CoR (make a copy before sending it) to ASR. A note explaining why you are making the request would be helpful.

NABSSAR Registry Contact Information:

NABSSAR
420A Lincoln
PO Box 231
Wamego, KS 66547
Telephone: 785-456-8500
Fax: 785-456-8599
E-Mail: asregistry@gmail.com

(Please put NABSSAR in subject line when e-mailing.)

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Did You Know?

Did you have a registered sheep leave your flock without its Certificate of Registry (CoR) as a non-papered sheep? If you are the last official owner of the sheep (your name is the last one on a sheep's CoR and your ownership has been approved by the registrar) and this was the case, you have the option of having the sheep's record noted as such.
To do so, contact the Associated Sheep Registry (ASR) in writing, by doing the following, and they will add a note to the sheep's records.

1) Send the original CoR with the transfer section noted “No longer in flock, left as non-papered.” and the date this happened.
2) Once this process is completed, it cannot be undone.
3) No further transfers will be completed for the sheep. No further offspring of the sheep will be registered.

Updated as of 09/2023