Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
Texas is going electronic!
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will begin to phase out the sale and acceptance of paper certificates of veterinary inspection (CVIs) according to the timeline below.
- January 1, 2026: TAHC will no longer accept paper CVIs for imports. TAHC will require all import CVIs, for interstate movement into Texas, to be electronic.
- June 1, 2026: TAHC will no longer offer paper CVIs for purchase.
- January 1, 2027: TAHC will no longer accept paper CVIs for imports or exports. TAHC will require all interstate and intrastate CVIs to be electronic.
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, veterinarians 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 Before June 1, 2026
- 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 Before June 1, 2026
- 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.
