Health certificateGenerally required for dogs offered for sale
Florida law generally requires a current Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for a dog offered for sale in the state, completed by a Florida-licensed, federally accredited veterinarian, with a copy provided to the buyer. Statutory scope and exceptions apply.
Read Florida Statute §828.29 ↗Medical recordsMore records for covered pet dealers
Effective July 1, 2026, covered pet dealers must provide copies of all medical examinations, tests and medications before sale and retain sale records for at least seven years.
Read Florida Chapter 2026-76 ↗MicrochipImportant: not a universal statewide breeder-sale mandate
Florida’s statewide law does not currently require every breeder transaction to include a microchip. Local rules, seller promises or particular programs may require one. When a seller says an animal is microchipped, ProvenPet can compare that number with the vet record, certificate and handoff scan.
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements can depend on the animal, seller, location and transaction.