Register as an agent with Cattle Tracing System (CTS) Online

Cattle keepers can appoint agents to act on their behalf, including authorising them to use the Cattle Tracing System (CTS) Online service.

Before you can act as an agent and use the CTS Online service to report births, deaths and movements on behalf of a cattle keeper, you need to register as an agent.

You must complete agreement forms for each of your clients, and get a client link so you can access their records through CTS Online.

Complete an agent registration for CTS Online

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The British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) will:

• register your details on the CTS Online database
• send you a letter with your unique agent ID
• send you a separate letter with a reference number for CTS Online

To access CTS Online you need to register for the Government Gateway as an agent.

A keeper or an agent has the right to terminate access at any time by contacting BCMS.

Register to access client records

Before you can act for your client, you must both complete the application form for agent access to records on CTS Online. You can:

• download an application form for agent access (PDF, 162 KB, 4 pages)
• phone BCMS on 0345 050 1234 (or 0345 050 3456 for cattle keepers in Wales)
• email bcmsctsonline@rpa.gov.uk

Both you and your client must sign and date the form and return it to BCMS at the address on the form.

BCMS will set up a relationship (link) on the CTS database between you as the agent, and your client under their holding number. They will then send letters to confirm that you can begin to act for your client.