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Important Notice for Pet Owners
Health certificate endorsements may take several business days and are often completed just 1–2 days before travel. Mailing can add extra time, and incomplete paperwork may delay or prevent endorsement.
For updates, contact your accredited veterinarian. They submit your documents and can track endorsement status through the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). Due to high volume, USDA cannot provide individual status updates.
Plan ahead: Have a backup plan in case your certificate isn’t ready—such as leaving your pet with a caretaker or adjusting travel dates.
Other tips:
- If mailed documents are missing, contact the courier. Lost packages must be reissued through VEHCS by your veterinarian.
- Pet owners cannot submit documents to USDA offices. All submissions must be made by the veterinarian through VEHCS.
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Inquiries from the general public, including pet travel and veterinary accreditation
APHIS Customer Service Center
aphis.customersupport@usda.gov
844-820-2234
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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If you're checking the status of a pet health certificate, contact your accredited veterinarian. They submit your documents and can track endorsement status through the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). Due to high volume, USDA cannot provide individual status updates.
Inquiries from the press and media
aphispress@usda.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Inquiries from Federal, State, and Tribal partners; industry; and nongovernmental organizations
Katrina Rudyj
Advisor for State and Stakeholder Relations
katrina.e.rudyj@usda.gov
202-799-7029
Inquiries from Members of Congress and their staff
Richard Bell
Legislative Director
richard.a.bell@usda.gov
301-219-9256
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705
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