| Alabama | All dogs and domesticated cats to be moved or transported into Alabama for any purpose shall be accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
This section does not apply to any dog or cat which is imported into the state for exhibition purposes, and which does not remain in the state for more than 21 days.
| showing that the animals have been officially vaccinated against rabies when the animal reaches three months of age
Puppies and domesticated kittens under 3 months of age may be admitted without vaccination.
| No dog or domesticated cat infested with screwworms shall be shipped or otherwise imported into Alabama for any purpose.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian has decided to stop accepting Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI), APHIS-VS form 7001 for small animals entering Alabama.
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| Alaska | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| California | a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate, for all dogs imported into California for the purpose of sale, resale, adoption, or any other change of ownership.
The CVI must be issued by a licensed and accredited veterinarian and submitted electronically to both CDFA and the buyer within 10 days prior to entry into the state.
| Documentation proving current rabies vaccination if 4 months or older.
| All domestic dogs must be healthy.
All warm-blooded companion animals, including cats and dogs, traveling to California for any purpose from Mexico or a state with an active NWS infested zone have additional entry requirements in place as of June 12, 2026, including, but not limited to, an electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and an entry permit.
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| Colorado | Dogs and cats imported into Colorado must be accompanied by a CVI which, for such animals over three months of age, must indicate a current rabies immunization.
| Dogs and cats imported into Colorado must be accompanied by a CVI which, for such animals over three months of age, must indicate a current rabies immunization.
| The State Veterinarian may require any testing or post-entry quarantine requirements, as the State Veterinarian deems necessary.
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| Connecticut | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Delaware | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| District of Columbia | In order to bring your pet into the District, your pet will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days of travel by a Licensed Veterinarian.
| Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and distemper and cats must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before travel.
| Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and distemper and cats must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before travel.
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| Georgia | All pets, except fish and rodents, entering Georgia for sale, trade, or exchange for a fee or other type of compensation must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that was issued within the previous 30 days and which records proof of the health requirements for each species.
| All dogs and cats entering Georgia must have proof of a current and approved Rabies vaccination, in accordance with the most recent Compendium of Animal Rabies Control published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
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| Hawaii | For Honolulu Arrival:
Checklist 1 for Direct Airport Release (DAR) & 5 Day Or Less Program
An original health certificate in English, done within 14 days of arrival in Hawaii including rabies vaccine name, lot or serial number, booster interval, vaccination date and expiration date is required.
| To avoid your animal being placed into quarantine, proof of two rabies vaccinations within the required timeframe and a passing FAVN test are required
| Puppies and kittens not able to meet all of the requirements for the 5 Day Or Less program will be quarantined for 120 days.
All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation.
Pets must have a passing FAVN rabies antibody test result and also complete a 30-day waiting period from the day the laboratory received the blood sample for testing. If arrival occurs before 30 days has elapsed, the animal is subject to quarantine until the waiting period has been completed.
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| Idaho | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Illinois | Dogs entering Illinois must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issues within 30 days of enter showing the age, sex, breed and description of each animal and provide a complete destination name and address within Illinois.
These regulations do not apply to dogs consigned to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or licensed research institutes for research or teaching.
| All dogs 16 weeks of age and older shall be vaccinated against rabies and the date of vaccination and manufacturer information must be included on the CVI.
| The animals in the shipment must be free from any visible evidence of disease and cannot originate from an area under rabies quarantine.
If an animal is being transported to an Animal Welfare Licensee in Illinois, the CVI must also include a permit number issued by the Department.
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| Indiana | The certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) must contain a physical description, such as breed, sex, age, and color that sufficiently identifies the individual animal. The CVI must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within the thirty (30) days immediately prior to the animal entering Indiana.
| Every dog or cat that is 3 months of age or older must be vaccinated for rabies within the 12 months or within 36 months immediately prior to the animal entering Indiana depending on the vaccine used. Additional vaccinations are required for exhibition of dogs and cats in Indiana.
| For the purpose of sale, a person may not import to or export from Indiana any dog under the age of 8 weeks unless the dog is transported with its dam.
Animals entering from designated infested zones must be accompanied by an animal movement certificate (provided by state-of-origin) approved by the state-of-origin and BOAH prior to movement
be inspected by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 5 days of departure
obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) issued within 5 days of movement to Indiana. The CVI must document application of an effective treatment for NWS applied within 5 days of movement.
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| Iowa | All dogs and cats imported into the state must be accompanied by a CVI indicating apparent freedom from disease or exposure to infectious or contagious disease, except dogs for exhibition and performing dogs entering for a limited period of time.
| All dogs four months of age and older must have a current rabies vaccination
| Dogs or cats originating from rabies-quarantined areas shall not be admitted.
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| Kentucky | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Louisiana | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Maine | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Maryland | All dogs imported into Maryland shall be accompanied by a certificate of health issued by an accredited or a licensed graduate veterinarian and approved by the proper animal health official of the state of origin.
A health certificate will not be required for dogs entering the State temporarily for exhibition purposes, provided the other stated health requirements have been fulfilled.
| Have been vaccinated (except puppies under 4 months old) within 12 months of shipment with killed rabies vaccine or within 3 years with a modified live virus rabies vaccine.
| Are free from symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease;
Did not originate within an area under quarantine for rabies; and
Dogs consigned directly to research facilities, licensed dealers, or both, as defined by Federal Law No. PL 89-544 are exempted from provisions of this regulation.
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| Michigan | Any dog imported into Michigan shall be accompanied by a certificate of health issued by a veterinarian legally qualified to practice in the state or province of origin of said dog, and a legible copy of such certificate, approved by the chief veterinarian of the state or province of origin, shall immediately be furnished the state veterinarian of Michigan.
| Any such dog for importation which originates within a radius of 50 miles of any point where rabies has been known to exist within a period of 6 months prior to shipment shall have been properly vaccinated with a killed antirabic vaccine within 6 months prior to date of importation.
| Such certificate must show that said dog is free from rabies or any communicable disease and has not been recently exposed to such disease.
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| Mississippi | Dogs, cats, and ferrets for exhibition, change of ownership, adoption or unaccompanied by owner, must have an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian with the following compliance:
Dogs, cats, and ferrets accompanied by owner (not for purposes of exhibition, change of ownership, adoption etc.) are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
| All dogs, cats, and ferrets three (3) months or older transported or moved into the state for any purpose shall be accompanied by proof of current rabies vaccination per guidelines outlined in the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Rabies Compendium. Proof of vaccination must be provided via a rabies vaccination certificate signed by an attending, licensed veterinarian.
| Dogs, cats, and ferrets under three (3) months of age may be admitted without rabies vaccination to be quarantined until vaccination at three (3) months of age.
Apparently healthy and free from all contagious and infectious diseases and recent exposure thereto.
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| Montana | Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets Traveling with Owner No health certificate is required for small animals traveling with their owner
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets for Change of Ownership Health certificate issued within 30 days of entry
| Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Vaccination certificate should travel with the pet.
Rabies vaccination must be current, and proof of vaccination must be included on the health certificate for all animals 3 months of age and older.
| Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets Traveling with Owner No health certificate is required for small animals traveling with their owner No import permit is required
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets in Shelters or Rescue Transfers Health certificate issued within 30 days of entry
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| Nebraska | CVI (Health Certificate)
| Current Rabies Vaccine
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| Nevada | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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| New Jersey | Dogs imported into New Jersey are required to be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
completed and signed by a veterinarian licensed in the country or state of origin within 30 days of travel
Dogs shall not be brought into this state excepting when in transit or for breeding, laboratory, or exhibition purposes unless accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian
| Although rabies vaccination is not specifically required for importation of dogs into the State, New Jersey law requires all dogs 7 months of age or older to be licensed by the municipality where they are housed. Current rabies vaccination is a prerequisite for dog licensure.
| Dogs exposed to, infected with, or displaying clinical signs of communicable diseases, shall not be imported into New Jersey until treated, fully recovered, re-examined and certified by a licensed veterinarian to be free of diseases.
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| North Dakota | A certificate of veterinary inspection is required for all dogs, cats and ferrets entering the state for longer than 30 days. The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health does not accept USDA APHIS Form 7001 for interstate movement of animals.
| Dogs, cats and ferrets over 12 weeks of age entering the state for any length of time shall have been vaccinated against rabies, in accordance with the specifications of the vaccine used. A copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate must accompany the animal.
| No dogs, cats or ferrets less than 12 weeks old accepted from areas quarantined for rabies.
All warm blooded animals including but not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats, birds, poultry, deer, elk from any state which has an active New World Screwworm quarantine in place, are required to be accompanied by a pre-entry permit number prior to import into North Dakota. The permit number is to be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). The permit expires 3 days from last inspection.
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| Pennsylvania | It shall be unlawful to bring a dog into this Commonwealth without a certificate of health prepared by a licensed graduate veterinarian, which certificate shall accompany the dog while in this Commonwealth.
| A dog over 3 months and under 1 year of age shall have been vaccinated against rabies with an approved rabies vaccine. A dog over 1 year of age shall have been vaccinated or revaccinated against rabies after 1 year of age.
| The certificate shall state that the dogs show no signs or symptoms of infectious or communicable disease; did not originate within an area under quarantine for rabies; and, as ascertained by reasonable investigation, have not been exposed to rabies within 100 days of importation.
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| Rhode Island | Identification and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection are required for the importation of all dogs and cats that are imported into the State of Rhode Island.
| Rabies: All dogs and cats three (3) months of age or older imported into Rhode Island must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination.
The rabies vaccination must have been administered by a licensed veterinarian. Adult animals six (6) months of age or older that have received only an initial or first documented vaccination must have been vaccinated at least thirty (30) days prior to entry into the state. Puppies and kittens three (3) to six (6) months of age that have received initial rabies vaccination are eligible for immediate entry into the State without waiting thirty (30) days.
| No person shall import, or cause to be imported into the state, any animal(s) or bird(s) which originates from any state or region that is under any state or federal quarantine that has been issued due to the presence or suspected presence of a contagious disease unless approved, in writing, by the Rhode Island State Veterinarian.
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| South Carolina | CVI - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (valid for 30 days)
| A pet owner must have his pet inoculated against rabies at a frequency to provide continuous protection of the pet from rabies using a vaccine approved by the department and licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
| Not exposed to or from an area under quarantine for Rabies.
Check Emergency Notices for any additional requirements.
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| Texas | A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is not required for dogs and cats entering Texas and no agency serves as a repository for CVIs for these species.
| Each dog and cat 12 weeks of age or older to be transported into Texas for any purpose shall be admitted only when vaccinated against rabies and the time elapsed since the most recent vaccination has not exceeded the manufacturer's recommendations for the vaccine.
| If an initial vaccination was administered less than 30 days before arrival, the custodian should confine the dog or cat for the balance of the 30 days.
If the dog or cat is less than 12 weeks of age, the custodian should confine the animal until 30 days after its initial vaccination.
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| Vermont | Vermont only requires the completion of health certificates in instances when companion animals are being imported into Vermont for purposes of exchange, sale, resale or adoption.
If you are permanently relocating to Vermont with your companion animal or traveling to Vermont with your companion animal to go on vacation or attend school, a health certificate is not required.
| If the dog, cat, ferret, or wolf-hybrid is more than three months of age, the dog, cat, ferret, or wolf-hybrid has a current rabies vaccination or is a specific breed, for which a rabies vaccination is not age-appropriate.
| Due to the emerging thread of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States, all dogs and cats being brought into Vermont from states with NWS are required to be treated for NWS and have a veterinary inspection and CVI within 5 days prior to entry.
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| Virginia | Within the 10 days prior to its date of entry into Virginia, a pet animal must be deemed healthy and free of infectious diseases after examination by an accredited veterinarian. Proof of examination must be submitted with the permit request and on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection in a format approved by the State Veterinarian.
A pet animal brought into Virginia by a resident of Virginia or by a resident of another state who intends to make his residence in Virginia shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter unless the pet animal is brought into Virginia to be offered for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional incentive.
| Any dog or cat older than four months of age entering Virginia shall be currently vaccinated for rabies.
| No dog or cat younger than seven weeks of age may be imported into Virginia unless accompanied by its dam if the dam is known to be alive.
A pet animal kept properly under control by its owner or custodian when traveling through Virginia to another state shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
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| Washington | Dogs, cats, or ferrets entering Washington state require a certificate of veterinary inspection.
Dogs, cats, or ferrets that are family pets and have current rabies vaccination certificates and are traveling with their owners with no sale, trade, or other change of ownership intended are exempt from a certificate of veterinary inspection.
| The certificate of veterinary inspection for dogs, cats, or ferrets must identify each animal and certify that each animal at the time of entry is current on rabies vaccination according to the manufacturer's label, and does not originate from an area under quarantine for rabies.
Dogs, cats, or ferrets less than ninety days of age do not require a rabies vaccination.
| Dogs six months of age or older must be tested negative for heartworm or are currently on a heartworm preventative.
Dogs that have been owned by the same owner for more than one month prior to entering the state, and are not going to be sold or have a change of ownership, and are traveling with their owner are exempt from the heartworm test requirement.
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