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Do the CVI and Rabies certificates, which are part of the International Health Certificates package, get sent to the owner's MVL account?
The CVI generated will be saved in the CVI list view as a stand-alone document to access later. This means that the CVI will be available in the pet owners’ MVL account. For rabies, this functio...
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Is there a fee for getting the endorsement from the USDA-APHIS office?
The endorsement processing fee varies based on the destination country’s requirements. Learn more about the User Fees associated with APHIS endorsement and forms of payment accepted by visiting ...
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How do I get the pet’s health certificate to APHIS for endorsement?
All documentation can either be brought in person to a local VS Endorsement office OR it can be mailed to the local office via FEDEX. If mailing, you will need to include a pre-paid, self-addressed...
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What needs to be submitted to APHIS to get the pet’s health certificate endorsed?
Prior to the pet’s departure from the United States, many countries require APHIS to endorse (counter-sign and emboss/stamp) the pet’s health certificate after it has been issued by a USDA Accredi...
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Can I send my documents to any VS Endorsement Office in the US?
No - Each state is assigned to a Regional VS Endorsement office. To determine the appropriate office for your state, visit the APHIS Pet Travel Website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-trav...
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Can I submit a health certificate with an electronic/copied signature (email/fax)?
No - APHIS cannot endorse any health certificate with an electronic/copied signature of the issuing veterinarian (this includes by email and fax). All signatures on health ce...
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How long does it take the VS Endorsement Office to stamp/endorse a health certificate? When can I expect my certificate to be returned?
Typically endorsement will take a few days. If the health certificate is not correct or incomplete, the processing time will likely be extended. The veterinarian and/or the pet owner will be infor...
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Does the pet need to be seen at the APHIS VS office when the health certificate is endorsed?
No, only the pet’s completed, signed, and dated health certificate, any supporting documents, and payment for the User Fee associated with APHIS endorsement is needed at the VS Endorsement office.
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Why does it take so long to get the needed items for traveling internationally with a dog/cat?
Due to each country's specific requirements, timing for travel planning will vary. Factors that can play into the timeline include: Does the destination country require the pet to have an imp...
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Does one destination country health certificate work in all countries?
No. Each country establishes its own requirements based on the type of animal traveling, so there is not one standard health certificate or set of requirements. ...