Please note that there is no unified Assistant Animal database registration in the USA.
You cannot verify information from other registrars on the esa-cert.com website
People with disabilities often face challenges when traveling, renting housing, or accessing public spaces with their trained service animals. Questions, fees, restrictions, and misunderstandings can create unnecessary barriers.
A Service Animal Subscription provides a simple digital way to show your dog’s trained status, confirm disability-related tasks, and keep all essential information accessible online. Your membership includes an instant digital Service Dog ID, a personal profile, and optional physical ID cards and documents you can add anytime.
Your Service Animal digital ID is issued almost immediately once your subscription is activated
1-year and 2-year plans include a free physical ID card with USPS First Class shipping (4–6 business days). Upgraded shipping is available
Active members can purchase additional paperwork, access discounted accessories, and receive a permanent 15% member coupon for future orders
We guarantee a refund for every full remaining month of your subscription
Service animal ID is not legally required under the ADA, but many handlers choose a digital subscription for convenience and quick identification.
It helps avoid misunderstandings, speeds up communication in public settings, and gives handlers an easy way to present their dog’s trained status.
Service Dogs and ADA-recognized miniature horses may be registered if they perform disability-related tasks.
Registration is available even for self-trained service dogs.
A digital ID, online profile, and clear verification link can make daily travel, errands, and landlord communication smoother for handlers with psychiatric, physical, or sensory disabilities.
1. Confirm Eligibility
Ensure your dog performs specific tasks tied to your disability.
2. Activate Your Subscription
Choose a plan, receive your digital ID instantly, and add physical items if needed.
3. Attach Doctor’s Letter
Optionally upload your disability letter to your personal account to keep all verification documents organized in one place.
Individuals with disabilities such as autism, PTSD, epilepsy, diabetes, mobility limitations, hearing loss, or visual impairments may qualify for a service dog.
Service animals must be trained to perform specific disability-related tasks—for example:
The ADA allows self-training. Professional trainers or classes are not required.
A doctor’s or mental health provider’s letter can support your disability-related need when interacting with housing providers, airlines, or public entities.
Before activating your Service Animal Subscription, gather proof of disability (Doctor’s letter), often a letter from a licensed physician or mental health professional

To register a service animal, you need to provide proof of disability and verification of training. You must also follow local and federal laws regarding service animals. These requirements help ensure that only qualified animals receive registration.
Doctors and licensed mental health providers serve as the main sources for proof of disability. People seeking service animal registration must show documentation that confirms their qualifying condition.
Examples include autism, PTSD, seizures, visual impairments, hearing loss, mobility limitations, pain management needs, or diabetes alerts.
A letter from a licensed mental health provider is necessary for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). Providers can be psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, or primary care doctors.
The letter must clearly state you have a disability covered under federal law and explain why an ESA helps your daily life. This proof supports compliance with local and federal laws during the registration process on platforms like Esacert.com.
People must show that a service animal has training to do specific jobs for someone with a disability. This proof can be in the form of written records, certificates from trainers, or detailed descriptions of the tasks the dog performs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require dogs to wear special gear or vests, but many owners use them for easier identification.
Organizations often accept documented evidence such as training logs or certification letters during the registration process. Esacert.com allows you to upload this information when registering your service animal online.
Service animals need more than basic obedience—they must help their handler with daily needs related to their condition.
Federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) protect service animal rights across the United States. These acts let qualified individuals take their service animals into public spaces and on airplanes without facing “no pet” rules or extra fees.
State laws may add more protections or have specific guidelines, so always check local government websites for details.
Cities often require that service animals meet vaccination and health standards set by local health departments. Some places might ask for proof of training in basic tasks to ensure safety in public areas.
Following these legal requirements helps avoid fines and keeps access secure for everyone. Next, review how registering through Esacert.com provides extra benefits and security for you and your animal.
Your digital ID, verification page, and optional physical card make daily interaction easier by clearly showing your Service Animal’s role.
Optional vests, tags, and patches further support recognition and reduce unnecessary questioning.
The ADA guarantees access to public places—restaurants, stores, hotels, rideshares, schools—for handlers with trained service animals.
Businesses cannot charge pet fees or request details about your disability.
Service animals must be accepted in housing, even where pets are not allowed. No deposits or pet fees apply.
Under the ACAA, trained service dogs may accompany handlers in aircraft cabins without additional cost.
Health and vaccination rules still apply. Some areas may request basic behavior standards to ensure public safety.
No. The subscription includes digital access only-your online record, digital ID, and verification page.
If you need a physical ID card, certificate, or accessories, you can add them to your cart anytime.
Your personal account lets you manage all details of your Service Animal subscription.
Access is secured via a one-time password (OTP). Inside, you can:
It’s the control center for everything related to your digital Service Animal profile.
A legitimate service dog:
Fake service dogs usually lack training, may behave disruptively, or can’t perform any defined task.
A handler of a real service dog should also have a doctor’s letter confirming disability-related need.
Identification gear is optional, not required by law.
Yes. Under the ADA, a doctor’s letter is required to legally justify the handler’s disability-related need for a service dog or miniature horse.
However, the dog must also be trained to perform specific tasks-the letter alone is not enough.
In housing or travel situations, landlords or carriers may request supporting documentation.
No. The ADA allows individuals to train their own service dogs.
What matters is the dog’s ability to reliably perform disability-related tasks and behave appropriately in public—not who trained it.
Yes, if each animal performs a different disability-related task and the handler can control both.
Multiple service animals must not disrupt the environment or fundamentally alter the nature of the space.
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