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 will need to 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 or electronic check | $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 or electronic check | $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.
