Give the veterinarian the destination and timing
Indiana’s CVI must identify the animal and be completed within the state’s 30-day window. Make the appointment with the entry date in mind.
The short answer
Indiana generally requires a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days before entry. Dogs and cats three months or older need rabies vaccination, and pets from a New World Screwworm infested zone may need additional inspection, treatment, and movement documentation.
At a glance
What to prepare for a Indiana trip
CVI within 30 days
Indiana’s entry page says the CVI must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within the 30 days immediately before entry and identify the animal.
Rabies at 3 months
Every dog and cat three months or older must be vaccinated for rabies. Indiana’s rule ties the acceptable interval to the vaccine used.
NWS origin rules
A pet from an NWS infested zone can need an approved movement certificate, an accredited-veterinarian inspection, a recent CVI, and documented treatment before movement.
Plan the paperwork
Build the checklist around the actual trip
Match the rabies record to the pet
Carry the vaccination record and verify the pet’s identifying description matches the CVI.
Check the pickup origin on the current NWS map
If the pet is from an infested zone, Indiana’s additional requirements can include a movement certificate approved before movement, an inspection within five days of departure, a CVI within five days of movement, and documented treatment.
Important before you book
If the pickup is in or near an active NWS infested zone, pause the normal booking checklist and confirm the current Indiana movement instructions with the state veterinarian and the issuing accredited veterinarian.
Ground transport
Snout Route service in Indiana
Snout Route coordinates door-to-door ground pet transport in Indiana as part of service across the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Alaska, and Canada. We review the route and the documents supplied for the trip before pickup; the pet owner and veterinarian remain responsible for satisfying the applicable government requirements.
Details that can change the trip
Check these before the appointment
Entry permits are usually not the first step
Indiana says an entry permit is generally not required, but a permit can be required when the animal originates in a rabies-quarantined area.
The NWS rules are origin-based
The extra Indiana process depends on the pet’s origin and movement history, not only the final destination. Check the current official entry page before dispatch.
Young puppies and commercial transfers
Indiana restricts importing or exporting dogs under eight weeks for sale unless they travel with the dam. Sale, adoption, and other transfer situations should be confirmed separately.
Primary sources
Check the official rule before travel
These links go to the agencies responsible for the requirements summarized on this page.
Common questions
Indiana pet transport FAQ
How recent must an Indiana CVI be?
Indiana says the CVI must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within 30 days immediately before entry.
At what age does Indiana require rabies vaccination?
Indiana’s entry page says every dog and cat three months or older must be vaccinated, with the accepted interval depending on the vaccine used.
Does Indiana require an entry permit?
Not generally, according to the state’s entry page, but a permit may be required for animals from rabies-quarantined areas.
What if the pet comes from an NWS infested zone?
Indiana lists additional movement documentation, inspection, CVI timing, and treatment requirements. Verify the current origin-based rule before pickup.
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