Plant Protection - Export Certification Program
Phytosanitary Certificates are essentially permits for moving live plants or plant products out of Georgia. This office is authorized to issue both Federal and State Phytosanitary Certificates. These permits certify that the plants or plant products are insect and/or disease free and meet the requirements for legal entry into another state or foreign country. These permits are often required because there may be insects, diseases, or noxious plants that may occur in Georgia but not in other states or countries. Some states, primarily the Western states, require all houseplants to be inspected by this office before they are allowed to cross their borders.
Application for Phytosanitary Certification (.pdf)
Useful Links:
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For more information about International Export requirements see USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/index.html
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For a summary of State plant laws and regulations see the National Plant Board Website:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/npb/
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