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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
- Begin by filling out the Owner/Breeder/Importer section. Ensure you provide your full name, IRS number or Social Security Number, and a valid U.S. Government issued ID.
- Next, complete the Pet/Animal section. Include your pet’s name, date of birth, gender, species, and breed. Attach necessary documents like health certificates and invoices.
- Review the Memorandum of Understanding carefully. Sign and date it to authorize Coppersmith Global Logistics to act on your behalf.
- Finally, ensure all information is accurate before submitting the form through our platform for processing.
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What do pets need to cross the border?
Animals entering the United States may be subject to regulation by APHIS and other Federal agencies. Depending on your destination State, your pet may need to meet State entry requirements in addition to Federal entry requirements. Pet owners are responsible for meeting all Federal and State requirements.
How to bring a dog to the USA from Mexico by car?
You need a filled out CDC form, microchip number and rabies vaccination documentation, also the pet needs to be recently wormed. I flew back with my dog a few weeks ago, and all of it, including the screwworm documentation was needed.
Can you bring pets into the United States?
Certification Requirements However, most countries require that your pet be checked by a federally-accredited veterinarian and that a United States Interstate and International Certificate for Health Examination for Small Animals (7001 USDA-APHIS Form ) be issued by that veterinarian and endorsed by the USDA.
What documents do you need to travel with pets?
When traveling to foreign countries, you will need an International Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate). You may also need a permit and have to fill out a form. Information about pet passports to foreign countries can be found at Pet Travel.
What do I need to cross the border with my pet?
be digitally endorsed by USDA, include the dogs age (at least 6 months), include the dogs microchip number, and. include the dogs current and valid (not expired) U.S.-issued rabies vaccination information.
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What are the new rules for crossing the US border with dogs?
Starting on August 1, 2024, the only required documentation for dogs entering or returning to the United States that have been only in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries in the past 6 months is the CDC Dog Import Form.
What paperwork do you need to bring a dog into the US?
Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival. Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry or return to the U.S. Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them. The microchip must be implanted before getting the rabies vaccine, or else the vaccine will be invalid.
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Apr 1, 2026 Learn the requirements for bringing privately owned, pet dogs into the United States from another country, including U.S. returning dogs.
Jun 8, 2026 Importations of pets and/or wildlife may be subject to state/municipality veterinary health regulations, federal quarantine, agriculture, wildlife, and customsRead more