Get Qualified For An Emotional Support Animal Letter

What Is An ESA Letter?

An ESA letter is a document that serves as proof of one’s need for an emotional support animal as a form of treatment for a qualifying mental health condition. ESA letters are written and assigned on an individual basis and allow the right to keep an emotional support animal in a residence under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) – regardless of landlord rules/housing policies.

A legitimate ESA letter also serves as a legal exemption from pet rent or pet deposits. An ESA letter must be provided by a licensed mental health professional to be considered legitimate, and must include the patient’s name and their mental health symptoms.

An ESA letter does not allow for traveling with a pet or assistance animal for free. To travel with your animal for free, they must be a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD).

FAQs and General Info

Do I Also Need to register my ESA?

No! Your ESA letter serves as an ESA certification or as proof of your need for an emotional support animal whenever necessary. Additionally, no official, legal or governmental emotional support animal registration exists and is not required. 

‍Beware of any organization providing false registration information or options.

What Is An Emotional Support Animal?

An emotional support animal (ESA) helps individuals who are suffering from a mental and/or emotional disability by providing support. While ESAs are not the same as service animals because they are not trained to perform a specific task, an ESA can be just as important to a person’s well-being and play a critical role in coping with several mental and emotional disorders. ESAs are responsible for providing their owners with a comforting presence to allow for easier performance of daily life’s tasks. Like service animals, ESAs have rights under state and federal laws.

Who Qualifies For An Emotional Support Animal?

Anyone with a mental or emotional issue may qualify for an emotional support animal. Disability, in this instance, refers to anything that makes your life harder on average. This could include:

– Anxiety
– Depression
– PTSD
– Stress
– ADHD
– Mood Disorders
– Phobias

And a host of other mental or emotional challenges you might encounter on a day to day basis. Pets have an incredible impact on mental health and well-being. As a result, there are a host of mental or emotional issues that can benefit from having a support animal.

Special Info for California Residents

For California residents, effective January 1, 2022, new law AB 468 requires those seeking an ESA letter for dogs to establish a client-provider relationship with the individual. When you pay, you will receive your ESA letter but you will need to have a call with one of our certified mental health professionals.