VSPS Login: Where It Is and How to Get In
Updated August 2026 · Independent educational guide — not affiliated with the USDA or APHIS
If you searched "VSPS login," here's the answer up front: the official USDA APHIS VSPS portal lives at vsapps.aphis.usda.gov, and you sign in with a login.gov account — VSPS has no username or password of its own. That single fact resolves most failed logins.
Go to the Official USDA VSPS Login →Takes you to the official government site. We never ask for your credentials.
First time? The 4-step setup
- Create a login.gov account. From the official VSPS login page, choose "Log In" → "Create Account." You'll set a password and a second factor (phone or authenticator app).
- Build your VSPS profile. After login.gov hands you back to VSPS, complete every field marked with a red asterisk.
- Request your role. Veterinarians: click "Request State Authorization" and enter your state, National Accreditation Number, and veterinary school. If your details match USDA records, approval is automatic.
- Verify your identity — only if you'll create Interstate CVIs or Coggins records. Use the login.gov identity-verification flow (government ID required), or book an in-person visit at a USDA Service Center if online verification fails.
Common login problems and fixes
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Password doesn't work | You're trying a "VSPS password" — it doesn't exist | Reset at login.gov, or call login.gov support: 1-800-457-3642 |
| Logged in but no vet functions | Veterinarian role not requested or not yet approved | Request State Authorization; after 2 business days, email help@usda.gov |
| Role request rejected | Accreditation info doesn't match USDA records | Confirm your National Accreditation Number and state with NVAP, then re-request |
| Can't create CVIs or Coggins | Identity not verified | Complete the login.gov identity-verification step |
| Anything else | — | VSPS Help Desk: help@usda.gov · 877-944-8457, option 4 |
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