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    Animal Exhibition and Movement Rules

    Domestic Animal Import Requirements

    Note: Pennsylvania requires import permits for farmed cervids (deer, elk, etc.), but does NOT require permits for cattle, bison, horses, swine, camelids, sheep, goats, dogs, cats or poultry. For information on importing exotic or wild species, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at (717) 787-4250. For information on international imports and exports, please contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services at (717) 540-2770.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Effective March 1, 2018, APHIS Form 7001 “United States lnterstate and lnternational Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals” is no longer approved for interstate movement of animals by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please be aware that numerous other states are no longer accepting the online-only form due to its free access to the public for download off the internet without any accountability as to who uses the form. The two-part APHIS Form 7001 that requires a Certificate Number, USDA Stamp and USDA Veterinarian Signature, making it an official document, is no longer available through USDA. 
     

    What is a CVI?

    A CVI is an official document provided by your state or federal government to authorized veterinarians certifying the animals listed were healthy at the time of the veterinary inspection.
     

    Where can I obtain a CVI for my pet?

    Please contact an accredited veterinarian to obtain a CVI. You can find an accredited veterinarian here.
     

    How do I know the CVI my veterinarian completed is correct?

    A CVI is required to meet the state of destination’s animal importation requirements. Not all states require a CVI for small animal (cats, dogs, pocket pets, etc.) imports. Check with the state of destination for more information. Only an accredited veterinarian can fill out a CVI. They are responsible for filling it out accurately. All sections on the CVI must be completed, i.e. name, addresses, dates and veterinarian information.

    Contact

    Please call the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services at 717-772-2852 option 3 for questions about importing animals into PA. If you have questions about exporting PA animals to other states, please contact the state of destination.
     

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    Domestic Animal Import Requirements