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Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

Ordering Options

There are several ways to order Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs). CVIs, also known as health certificates and passports, include Certificates of Veterinary Inspection – Large Animals, Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, and Equine Interstate Movement Passports.

Veterinarians may purchase health certificates for pets/companion animals by contacting the Texas Veterinary Medical Association at 512-452-4224.

Important: To purchase Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, veterninarians must provide a valid Texas license number and an active Category II accreditation number. To check your accreditation status, please contact a USDA Accreditation Coordinator at 512-383-2400 or VSTX@aphis.usda.gov.

The table below summarizes information about the different ordering methods and vendors. Note that the base price of a Texas CVI is $7. Online purchases are subject to Texas.gov processing/convenience fees to cover payment processing and the support of the Texas.Gov infrastructure. Click on an order method link for further details.

Order Method CVI Format Processing & Shipping Time Payment Method(s) Cost Per Certificate
TAHC eCVI Web Application Electronic N/A Credit card $7
+ Texas.gov convenience fee
Third Party eCVI Vendor Electronic Contact vendor directly for pricing and other information: Global Vet Link, New Planet Technologies, Vet Sentry
Order Books Online Paper,
Books of 10 CVIs
1 business day processing
2-3 business days shipping via
Lonestar Overnight (in Texas)
Credit card $7
+ $3 processing fee
per book of 10 CVIs
Order Books By Mail Paper,
Books of 10 CVIs
1 business day processing upon receipt of order
2-3 business days shipping via
Lonestar Overnight (in Texas)
Check or
money order
$7

If you have questions or need additional information about ordering health certificates, please contact TAHC at 1-800-550-8242 Ext. 788.

Online — e-CVIs from TAHC eCVI — Order Now

  • TAHC eCVIs must be purchased one at a time.
  • TAHC eCVIs must completed at the time of purchase.

Online — Books of Health Certificates — Order Now

  • Veterinarians may place online orders for books of paper health certificates using the secure Health Certificate/Passport Ordering Application.
  • While in the application, use the navigation links and buttons provided rather than your web browser's back or forward buttons.

Mail — Books of Health Certificates — Order Now

  • Download the printable CVI order form. Mail the completed form and payment in full to the address on the form.
  • Health certificates are sold in books of 10. The minimum order is 1 book.