Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
Give your equine clients more freedom to travel. GlobalVetLink makes it easy to create, submit, and manage Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (EECVIs), providing eligible horses with compliant travel for up to six months in participating states.
Valid for up to six months
Electronic submission to participating states
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Simplify travel for horses that travel often.
GlobalVetLink streamlines every step of the Extended Equine CVI process—from creating the certificate to electronic submission and owner access. Designed for veterinarians who work with performance, show, breeding, and frequently traveling horses, EECVIs help reduce repeat paperwork while keeping travel compliant.
Eligible horse owners can access their certificates online and generate travel permits anytime, making interstate travel easier for everyone involved.
EECVI Participating States
Acceptance of these six-month equine health certificates continues to grow among states.
The states that are currently participating in the EECVI program include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, and District of Columbia.
Many additional states plan on participating but are not able to at this time due to the requirement of a legislative rule change period. We will share information as additional states join the program in the future.
If you have questions about your state participating, please contact your state animal health official. Contact information for each state may be found by searching here.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Everything you need to create
compliant EECVIs
Create and manage Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection with digital tools designed for veterinarians and horse owners.
Six-Month Certificates
Issue Extended Equine CVIs that remain valid for up to six months in participating states, helping reduce the need for repeated health certificates for frequent travelers.
Valid for up to six months in participating states
Electronic submission to participating state officials
24/7 owner access to certificates and travel permits
Built for horses that travel frequently
24/7 Owner Access
Horse owners can securely access their EECVIs through MyVetLink anytime, allowing them to generate travel permits 24/7, view their certificate information, and stay ready for upcoming trips without contacting the clinic.
Electronic State Submission
Completed EECVIs are electronically submitted to participating state animal health officials, improving traceability while eliminating paper submission.
What is an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI)?
How long is an EECVI valid?
Which states currently accept EECVIs?
What is a Health Declaration and Movement Permit (HDMP)?
What forms of official identification are required for an EECVI?
Do both the origin and destination states need to participate in the EECVI program?
How do horse owners create movement permits with an EECVI?
Can multiple horses be on one EECVI, or does each horse need its own?
Are EECVIs accepted at racetracks and show venues?
Does the Coggins test need to be created through GlobalVetLink to use an EECVI?
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