Step 1:
Make sure you have a Property Identification Code (PIC)
Contact your state or territory department to organise a PIC or check that your property’s PIC is in your name.

Step 2:
Order NLIS-accredited eID devices

All sheep and goats born after 1 January 2025 must be tagged with an eID device before moving off your property, unless you have an exemption from your state government.

Step 3:
Set up a myMLA account and link your accounts

myMLA is your gateway to a range of MLA and ISC products and services. It provides single sign-on access to your NLIS, LPA, NVD, myFeedback, MSA and Sheep Genetics accounts.

Step 4:
Set up your NLIS account

The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s traceability system for cattle, sheep and goats. Receivers are responsible for updating the NLIS when stock are moved onto their property. Access the NLIS:
NLIS Login 

Step 5:
Become Livestock Production Assurance "LPA" accredited

LPA provides assurance for biosecurity, animal welfare and food safety and underpins Australia’s access to export markets. Accreditation ensures your livestock can be sent for processing or to an abattoir. 

Step 6:
Complete a movement document when stock are moved

LPA-accredited producers can access the free eNVD web-based system or mobile app. Non-accredited producers can use a waybill.

Step 7:
If you are receiving stock, record the movement on the NLIS 

Receivers are responsible for recording stock transfers on the NLIS and ensuring all records are up to date. This must be done within 48 hours of stock coming ONTO your PIC, even if the stock came from another PIC you own. This is done in your NLIS account.

Step 8:
Check that livestock moved OFF your PIC have been completed by the receiver

If agents or third parties are completing database transfers for you, request an ‘upload ID’ for your records.

Step 9:
Do a PIC reconciliation annually

Check the NLIS database to ensure it is an accurate record of NLIS devices and livestock on your property.