Assistance Animal Certifications & Registration
Our complete range of assistance animal certifications, including service dog ID cards, emotional support animal (ESA) registration, Handler-Certified Public Access Test, and more.
- $39.00
Service Dog ID Card - $39.00
Psychiatric Service Dog Registration - $39.00
Emotional Support Animal ID Card - $39.00
Therapy Animal ID Card - $39.00
Handler-Certified Public Access Test Certificate
Which option is right for you?
Service Dog Certifications was founded to assist owners of service dogs, emotional support animals, psychiatric service dogs, and therapy animals. We understand how incredibly important an assistance animal can be for physical and mental wellbeing. We publish educational material to inform the general public about the rights of assistance animal owners. In addition, we offer products and accessories that make life easier for assistance animal owners when they leave their homes.
Service Dog vs. ESA vs. Therapy Animal
| Service Dog | ESA | Therapy Animal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Trained to perform specific tasks for a disability | Provides comfort through its presence — no task training required | Provides comfort in group settings (hospitals, schools, facilities) |
| Training required | task-specific | – | Sometimes, facility-dependent |
| Public access (stores, restaurants, etc.) | protected under the ADA | – | – |
| Housing rights | protected under the FHA | protected under the FHA | – |
| Air travel | Airline-dependent, generally allowed as a service animal | Not guaranteed. Airlines can treat as a pet (2021 DOT rule) | – |
| Documentation | None legally required, though some contexts ask about training | Letter from a licensed healthcare professional | Facility- or program-specific certification |
Registration Benefits and Process
Service Dog Certifications was founded to assist owners of service dogs, emotional support animals, psychiatric service dogs, and therapy animals. We understand how incredibly important an assistance animal can be for physical and mental wellbeing. We publish educational material to inform the general public about the rights of assistance animal owners. In addition, we offer products and accessories that make life easier for assistance animal owners when they leave their homes.
Registration Benefits
Get Printed & Digital Copies
Add digital copies of your registration certificate and photo ID to download right away.
Lifetime Registration
Your registration remains active for your animal’s lifetime.
Private Registry Listing
Your animal will be added to our private online registry and assigned a registration number.
Support When You Need It
If you have a question or need assistance, contact us any time.
ESA Registration vs. ESA Letter
| ESA Registration | ESA Letter | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | ID card + certificate, listed in a private registry | Signed letter from a licensed healthcare professional |
| Confirms disability-related need | – | |
| Recognized for Fair Housing Act requests | – | |
| Turnaround | Same day | Brief assessment required |
| Best for | Visual proof, registry listing | When a landlord formally requests documentation |
Easy Registration Process
Enter your animal’s and handler’s details and upload a clear photo.
Your service animal or ESA will receive a registration number and searchable registry profile.
We’ll mail your photo ID. Optional printed registration certificates and digital copies are available for immediate access.
Need an ESA Letter for Housing?
An ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional may help you request a reasonable accommodation in housing covered by the Fair Housing Act. The letter confirms that you have a disability-related need for an emotional support animal. When your disability or need for an ESA is not obvious, a housing provider may ask for reliable supporting documentation before approving your request.
An ESA letter does not give your animal public-access rights in stores, restaurants, or other businesses.
PSD Letter vs. ESA Letter
| PSD Letter | ESA Letter | |
|---|---|---|
| For | A dog trained to perform tasks that mitigate a mental health disability | An animal providing comfort through its presence |
| Task training required | – | |
| Public access rights (ADA) | – | |
| Housing rights (FHA) | ||
| Documentation | Letter from a licensed professional confirming the need for a PSD | Letter from a licensed professional supporting the accommodation |
See If You Qualify for an ESA Letter