Veterinary - Companion Animal Exports

Approved Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (eCVIs) To Export Domestic Canines, Felines, and Ferrets to Other States

The State Veterinarian's Office receives many questions about what health certificates can be used to export cats, dogs, and ferrets to other states. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) does not have the regulatory authority to issue companion animal export interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (ICVIs). NCDA&CS large animal ICVIs are not allowed for use in companion animals. The following electronic certificates of veterinary inspection are approved and accepted for companion animal use in all forty-nine states and US territories:

GlobalVetLINK, LLC (GVL)

• Accredited Practitioners may subscribe to GVL for a monthly access fee and a per certificate usage fee. Veterinary Assistants and other practice staff are free of charge;
• Animal owners can access their certificates for free through MyVetLINK;
• Allows practitioners and their clients uninterrupted access to their records online;
• Creates ICVIs for small and large animals;
• Meets USDA requirements and regulations, accepted by all 50 states;
• Precise identification including digital photos and brand images;
• Mobile capability.