Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist

Phytosanitary Certificate Application Process

Do I Need A Phytosanitary Certificate?:
If you ship any plant or plant products out of Kentucky, internationally or domestically, you may need a phytosanitary (phyto) certificate.

Shipping Plant or Plant Products:
ALL phytosanitary certificate applications (state and federal) must be processed through the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) System.

What is PCIT:
The Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) system allows you to create and submit applications for certificates to export commodities. You may also view the progress of your applications, print copies of your applications and final certificates, and create templates to simplify the application creation process.

How Do I Register To Use PCIT?:
You must first have an eAuthentication account. To set up a eAuthentication account follow the instruction at the USDA eAuthentication website (Create an Account - Step 1 of 4: User Information)
| Click here to start the (free) registration process. |.

More help is available in the menu bar to the right under "PCIT HELP DESK "HOW DO I..."

Where Do I Submit My Applications on PCIT?:
Once registered you can send the applications to the KENTUCKY -LEXINGTON, KY (State) Duty Station.

Where Do I Submit My Applications on PCIT if I am NOT shipping from Kentucky?:
You should contact the USDA-APHIS-PPQ State Plant Health Director (SPHD) in your state. They should be able to direct you to the correct person in your state to process your application(s).

There is a charge for issuing a Phytosanitary Certificate, please call or write for the issuing fee.