Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist
Phytosanitary Certificate Application Process
Do You 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 Internationally:
All federal phytosanitary certificate applications will be processed through the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) System. PCIT 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. If you or your company hasn’t done so, you must register at the PCIT (Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking) website .
Shipping Plant or Plant Products Domestically:
For shipments from Kentucky to another state or U.S. Territory; our office is the one that issues a State Phytosanitary Certificate.
All state phytosanitary certificate applications will be processed through our on-line application form.
There is a charge for issuing a Phytosanitary Certificate, please call or write for the issuing fee.
No financial liability shall attach to the United States Department of Agriculture or to any officer or representative of the Department with respect to this certificate. Any intentional false statement in this phytosanitary certificate or misrepresentation relative to this phytosanitary certificate is a violation of law, punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both. (18 U.S.C. s1001)
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 Internationally:
All federal phytosanitary certificate applications will be processed through the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) System. PCIT 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. If you or your company hasn’t done so, you must register at the PCIT (Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking) website .
How Do I Register for PCIT?:
To get registered go to the USDA eAuthentication website (Create an Account - Step 1 of 4: User Information) and follow the instructions.
Where Do I Submit My Applications on PCIT?:
Once registered you can send the applications to the KENTUCKY -LEXINGTON, KY (State) Duty Station.
Shipping Plant or Plant Products Domestically:
For shipments from Kentucky to another state or U.S. Territory; our office is the one that issues a State Phytosanitary Certificate.
All state phytosanitary certificate applications will be processed through our on-line application form.
There is a charge for issuing a Phytosanitary Certificate, please call or write for the issuing fee.
No financial liability shall attach to the United States Department of Agriculture or to any officer or representative of the Department with respect to this certificate. Any intentional false statement in this phytosanitary certificate or misrepresentation relative to this phytosanitary certificate is a violation of law, punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both. (18 U.S.C. s1001)