08/29/2025
Part 2: Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
Referred to as a Health Certificate this is the most common type of CVI and an important tool in preventing the spread of contagious diseases and viruses. A CVI is a federally controlled document that provides identification of the horse, proof that the horse has a current coggins, the horses destination and most importantly documentation that the horse has been examined by a Accredited Veterinarian within 30 days of travel and is free from evident disease or illness. A CVI is required to haul any horse across a state line in the United States and frequently they are required by specific facilities during competitions, etc. A CVI is valid for 30 days once issued and is considered to be “round trip” meaning to your destination and back home.
To get a CVI you will need to follow these steps:
1. Approximately 1-2 weeks prior to your travel date have your horse examined by an Accredited Veterinarian👨⚕️.
2. You will need to have the following information available:
📆 Date of Travel
📇 Name, Address and Phone Number of
the destination.
📇 Name, Address and Phone Number of
the person hauling the horse.
📄 A current coggins that has at least 30
days left before expiration.
📸 Left side, Right side and Face
photographs of the horse.
3. The CVI will be written and signed by the Accredited Veterinarian 10 days or less from your Date of Travel.
4. Print a copy of the CVI and your horses coggins and you will be ready to hit the road with your equne companion.
