The adaptation of technology within the membership of the American Angus Association is one of the biggest reasons the Angus breed is so strong in all things related to the beef industry. Electronically Stored Registration Certificates are one of the most convenient ways to conduct business as an Angus member or affiliate member of the Association.

The use of electronic storage by members grows by leaps and bounds every year. In fact, 71.8% of the animals registered have an electronically stored certificate. The preference unlocks several options that can make conducting business timelier and more convenient.

To opt in, members and affiliate members can simply update their current settings online through their AAA Login account: Click on MY HERD > scroll over to Registration Certificates > click on Registration Certificate Storage Preference. From here, you can check the box to set your default to electronically store your registration certificates on any future registrations and transfers into your account. 

For those registration certificates you currently have, simply drop them in the mail to us, and we can convert them to electronic storage for you, free of charge. 

When members are submitting registrations, they will either be printed or electronically stored according to current settings. When submitting registrations online through your AAA Login account, each registration application will give you the option to “Store Electronically: Yes or No.” 

If you select “Yes,” you will not receive a printed registration certificate. This animal will be available online for corrections and transfers. If you select “No,” you will receive a printed registration certificate on that animal in the mail.

Transfers and corrections

Electronically stored certificates are eligible for online transfer and online corrections through Login. Remember, once an animal is transferred to another breeder, the certificate is either printed or electronically stored depending on the settings your buyer has selected. 

Producers can also request electronically stored certificates be printed and mailed at any time at no additional cost. Note: if a paper certificate is printed, it will be mailed to the seller according to the Association’s policy, unless otherwise directed by the seller.

Any member or affiliate member can create a AAA Login account with the American Angus Association by going to www.angusonline.org and submitting the required information. This service is provided as a member benefit at no charge. As members, I would encourage you to talk to your commercial customers about the benefits of having their own Login. Again, this is a free service, and great customer service. As the expected progeny differences (EPDs) and $Values are updated every Friday, your customers can view their updated EPD profiles and make breeding decisions based on the needs of their operation. 

Also, when an affiliate member has their own profile and would like to participate in any of the services provided by the Association such as AngusLink^® and AngusVerified^SM, it makes the entire process seamless.

In July of 2024, the American Angus Association implemented an ACH option for payments within Login. This allows for direct payment from a personal or business banking account and gives members more flexibility. Added features like this and e-stored certificates aim to make Login a go-to platform for members to conduct all Association business.