Yes! You Can Legally Get Your ESA Certification Online
Contrary to popular belief, many people who are looking to certify their pets as their emotional support animal may be swayed into thinking that they are not allowed to get an Emotional Support Animal letter online. However, what many people do not know is that you can begin your process online with a licensed mental health professional. In fact, in order for your animal to be legally certified as an Emotional Support Animal, you must have a letter from a licensed mental health professional that is current within the year.
People find and date new partners by swiping right on their phones, hail taxis, and even order food without talking to a human being. With the advent of new technology, connecting with a “virtual therapist” will be the new normal in today’s fast-paced society.
Efficient and Simple Process Online
As we begin 2017, the internet becomes increasingly valuable to those who may seek mental and emotional health support. The digital age provides the convenience and effectiveness that many individuals benefit from, by providing an alternative to completing tasks that take up time and resources. Many services that needed to be done in-person can now be done more efficiently and simpler online. For those that feel the stigma of going to a therapist to get an ESA letter, having an option to complete it online is a more comfortable alternative for you! Many people wonder if it is legal to get your ESA Letter online and we want to make you feel secure while using our site and service. For you to qualify for an emotional support animal, you must be approved for an ESA Letter by a licensed mental health professional.
Can I Get an ESA Letter From My Current Doctor or Therapist?
Yes! This is the recommended way to get the ESA documents that you need. You can let your current doctor or therapist know that an animal helps with your mental illness and they can determine if they want to write an ESA letter for you.
How Can I Get an ESA Letter from ESA Doctors?
What are your Legal Rights and Requirements?
By having your ESA Letter, it’s important to understand what your legal protections and rights are.
By certifying your pet as an Emotional Support Animal, the legal protections an ESA has are to:
- Be able to fly with its emotionally disabled handler in the cabin of an aircraft without being charged extra for a pet fee. No matter the breed of animal, you are legally allowed to bring your ESA aboard with you.
- Your ESA is also exempt from “No Pet” housing regulations that limit size, breed or species housing. Additionally, the ESA and it’s emotionally disabled handler are exempt from being charged an additional pet fee or increased rent.
Do I Have to Register My ESA?
You don’t have to register your ESA if you have an ESA letter.
ESA registration is not a requirement and it is not recognized by landlords or airline employees. The only recognized documents for emotional support animals are ESA letters written by licensed mental health professionals. If your landlord proceeds to tell you that you need registration papers, you can inform them that this is not a real thing. Registration, vests, and certificates are not needed for emotional support animals.
Why Certify Your ESA Online?
You can certify your ESA online!
Emotional Support Animals become not only companions to their emotionally disabled handlers, but they also bring comfort and minimize the negative symptoms of the person’s emotional or psychological disability. Technology can now connect you with a therapist that understands your needs and requirements for an emotional support animal online. It’s imperative to take your emotional health seriously and to do what is right for you!
Start your questionnaire now to see if you qualify for an emotional support animal.
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I have been the “victim” of being on airplanes with these untrained dogs. I will work to make this industry subject to some much stricter guidelines to eliminate fake service dogs on airplanes. The last flight ended with the dog pooping on the carpeting in the Phoenix terminal and the owners leaving it there.
We are sorry to hear that. ESA handlers should always be in control of their ESA when out in public. Please note that emotional support animals an service dogs are not the same and do not have the same level of access. Service dogs should be specially trained to provide a service for their handler’s disability.
I already registered my lil dog online with my payment i received 2 cards to carry in my wallet and a hard tag to attach to his collar, they all 3 have his picture on them. What else do I need to do????
Thank you
Deanna
Registration does not qualify your animal(s) to be emotional support animals. You must have a letter from a licensed therapist that recommends an emotional support animal. To connect with a licensed therapist online and receive an ESA letter, you may complete the questionnaire in the link below.
https://esadoctors.com/esa-questionnaire/
how much is it for a housing letter cant find one anywhere. also whats included or is it just the letter
You can find the pricing page here: https://esadoctors.com/pricing-plan/.
The housing plan includes the therapist evaluation and the ESA letter for housing.
What information needs to be in my ESA letter from my therapist? Is there a form letter or a checklist of for them to follow?
All ESA letters from ESA Doctors will include all necessary information required for travel and housing.
Will I be able to get an ESA letter from my psychologist that I go see regularly or do I have to do it online?
You can definitely have your psychologist write your ESA letter for you. In fact, we recommend that you have your current therapist write your ESA letter if it is possible. ESA Doctors is here to help people that do not have access to a therapist in real life or people with therapists that do not understand/believe in the healing benefits of animals.
So it says if i click auto renewel I pay nothing today but asks for my credit info? How does this work?
You will pay the fee today and be enrolled in the auto renewal ($0.00 today).
I have a note from my doctor stating that he recomends an ESA. Should i register my dog to get a certificate and tags and harness also? Or does that not matter? And if i should, what is the best website to do this?
The law does not require you to register your ESA, but if you would like the certificate, tags, harness, etc. we suggest contacting ServiceDogCertifications.org. They have been very professional and have assisted many of our clients.
Can my PA who I see for my anxiety and mental health write me a esa letter??
Your ESA letter must be from a licensed mental health professional or a doctor.
Does this site provide a doctor’s note or just certifications?
So can my family doctor who prescribed me meds for depression and anxiety do the ESA letter
Yes, your family doctor can provide ESA documentation for you and your ESA.
Will this provide the letter that’s fequired for esa housing?
Yes, complete the questionnaire in the link below to get started.
https://esadoctors.com/esa-questionnaire/
So if I get this ESA letter, and my landlord wants to confirm everything and make sure it’s legit. Will they be able to contact you and verify everything? Not sure if that’s how it works.
If you get approved through one of the licensed mental health professionals that work with us, your landlord would be able to verify the letter with them. Your LMHP’s contact information will be provided on your letter.
My landlord is asking for a license number and city/county of the license for my pets. I already gave them my letter from my therapist. Do they need to have a license number and be registered??? From my understanding they do not have to be?
ESA registration is not required for emotional support animals. All you need is an ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional.
So is it just a letter from a doctor that’s needed to prove our dog is this? With put registering her at all?
An ESA letter is what is required to qualify your dog as an emotional support animal. ESA registration is not required by law.
Can I get a letter from a CPC ?
Great article. I’m facing some of these issues as well..
My apartment says they need to have an ESA letter where they can reach out to the dr over the phone. Is this possible with you?
All of our ESA letters come from licensed mental health professionals who will provide their contact information on the letter. Your landlord will be able to verify your letter by phone.