Kentucky Horse Council
1500 Bull Lea Rd. Suite 214 C
Lexington, KY 40511
859.367.0509
866.634.0030
FAX 866.618.3837


Interstate Passport - Equine Interstate Event Permit

Kentucky horses may travel in, to and through the following states with a current Kentucky Equine Interstate Event Permit (EIEP) or Equine Passport (including coggins test): AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, VA, WV.  Some states have additional requirement for entry using Kentucky EIEP; click here for state restrictions on EIEP use.
 
Kentucky EIEP are good for in state travel for 12 months and for out of state travel for 6 months.   The passports includes 3 photos of your horse.  The EIEP application should be submitted with a coggins test and certificate of veterinary inspection.  Applications are available online by clicking here
 
View a sample Kentucky Equine Passport

Every state has different requirements for inter-state horse transport.  When transporting horses to other states you should check with the office of the state veterinarian in the state in the state of your destination to ensure you are appropriately prepared.