Confirm eligibility
Check that the animal is not prohibited by governments or restricted by the operating carrier.
Safety resource
Shipper's Certificate for Live Animals
Download the 2026 certificate for live-animal air transport arrangements made through the Sharetheload platform. Complete it in duplicate and follow the requirements of the operating carrier and relevant authorities.
Sharetheload's role: Sharetheload is a technology services provider. It is not the carrier and is not a party to the carriage.
2026 edition5-page PDF
Before use
Prepare the certificate carefully
The shipper remains responsible for confirming eligibility, documentation, packaging, and all applicable government and carrier requirements before transport.
Prepare documents
Obtain the required export, import, transit, health, licence, permit, and quarantine documents.
Follow current rules
Use the current IATA Live Animals Regulations and the operating carrier's applicable variations.
Complete two copies
Complete the carrier and shipper copies accurately, including the 24-hour emergency contact.
Inside the document
Information the certificate records
The certificate brings the journey, animal, container, declarations, and shipper confirmation into one document for the operating carrier.
Journey detailsAir waybill, booking reference, origin, destination, date, and flight number.
Emergency contactA name and 24-hour telephone number that also appears on the air waybill.
Animal and containerContainer quantity, LAR container requirement number, species or breed, and quantity.
Shipper declarationRequired declarations, shipper or owner details, signature, printed name, and date.
Important
Operating carrier requirements still apply
Availability depends on government requirements and the terms, conditions, restrictions, and variations of the operating carrier. The certificate does not replace permits, health documents, quarantine approvals, veterinary evidence, or carrier acceptance.
Official document
Download the 2026 certificate
Review the instructions, complete both copies, and retain the shipper copy with your records.