The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers Florida horse owners two options to extend the expiration date of their animal's "health certificate," more properly known as an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

Horse owners traveling out of state may still apply for an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) through their private veterinarian in conjunction with Global Vet Link. For more information, visit the Global Vet Link website.

Additional EECVI vendors may eventually become available through an approval process by the United States Animal Health Association.

Negative EIA Test Verification Card

FDACS offers Florida horse owners a convenient laminated card, the Negative EIA Verification Card, as proof of the required negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test. This card is convenient for trail riding and equine movement within the state and can easily fit in a wallet or pocket.

The Negative EIA Test Verification Card:

• Will be accepted as proof of a negative EIA test within the state of Florida.
• Is valid only in Florida.
• Has the same expiration date as the original EIA test record.
• Is not valid for change of ownership. Only the original EIA test record (either paper or electronic) can be used for this purpose.

Fees

The Negative EIA Test Verification Card  is $5 per card.

How to Apply

Download a printable Application for a Negative EIA Test Verification Card. [ Adobe PDF Document ]

If you prefer, you may contact us at (850) 410-0900 EquinePrograms@FDACS.gov and we will send you an application by mail or email.

Photo Requirements 

The Negative EIA Test Verification Card requires digital photos that show the horse’s entire left side, entire right side and front view of the entire head. Each view should have approximately 10 percent background bordering all four sides of the image.

Submitting Your Application

Submit your application by mail to the address on the application form.

Include a check or money order with the appropriate fee, or you may pay by credit card using our online payment system.

Pay Negative EIA Test Verification Card Fees Online.

Please mail photos on a CD or thumb drive or email them to EquinePrograms@FDACS.gov.

The photos and application may also be sent through the online payment system. If submitting online, please submit all documents as a single file.

Premises Registration

 You can download an Application for Premises Registration [ Adobe PDF Document ] or call (850) 410-0900 to receive an application by mail or email.