Registration Benefits
Emotional support animals help individuals with emotional disabilities such as anxiety or depression by providing comfort and support. Any animal can be an emotional support animal. Federal law does not require these animals to have any specific training and you do not have to be physically disabled to have an emotional support animal.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL?
If you suffer from a mental health or psychiatric disability including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, attention deficit disorder, chronic stress, learning disorders, and more then you qualify.
Is it required to register/certify my Service Dog or obtain IDs/vests?
No, you are not required to register your Service Dog. These items are helpful tools used by Service Dog owners to signal and confirm to the public that your companion is a working Service Dog. Items such as vest and ID cards can help protect against intrusive strangers and set proper boundaries. Although registration is not a requirement, it can be helpful to register and obtain a Service Dog ID card to identify your animal as a Service Dog and not a pet.
How to register your service dog and get your service dog registration number
To register your service dog and include your assistance animal in the Service Dog Certifications registration database, complete the following steps:
- Enter your name as the Service Dog Handler
- Enter the name of your Service Dog
- Provide your email address and upload an image of your Service Dog
- Choose a paper certificate
