In order for the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) to process payment for Owners/Breeders' Awards, a payee must be registered on the new state-wide vendor/payee file in a format which is in accordance with IRS regulations.

To complete the registration process, fill out the following three forms:

1. Breeder / Owner Registration Form
2. Payee Registration Form:  Complete boxes one through six as requested.
   • Block 1-2:  In accordance with IRS regulations, the name and number must match existing IRS records.
   • Block 4:  If payment is to be made to individuals in addition to the name listed in Box 2, those additional names should be listed in the "ATTN" sections of box 4.
     
     
3. IRS Form W-9 Form:  Complete in accordance with the instructions on the form.  The name on the W-9 must match the name on the payee registration.  If the payments are being received under an individual’s social security number, please use only that individual’s name on the W-9, and mark the square individual/sole proprietor even if payment is made in more than one name.
4. Mail the three forms to:
   
   Michigan Department of Agriculture
   Fairs, Exhibitions & Racing Division
   P.O. BOx 30017
   Lansing, MI 48909

Standardbred

• Standardbred Mare Registration Form
• Standardbred Stallion Registration Form
• Regulation 808: Payment of Breeder's Awards
• Horseracing Law of 1995 (Act 279 of 1995)

Thoroughbred

• Throughbred Stallion Registration Form
• Thoroughbred Mare Registration Form
• Throughbred Foal Application Form
• Sire Stake Foal Nomination Form
• Regulation 810: Throughbred Owner/Breeders Awards and State Supplements
• Horseracing Law of 1995 (Act 279 of 1995)

Other "Breds"

• Mixed Breed Foal Application Form
• Mixed Breed Mare Registration Form
• Mixed Breed Stallion Registration Form