Get an ESA Letter
in Washington, DC
ESA letters allow you to live with your animal in no-pet buildings, avoid pet fees, and bypass size and breed limits.
Get Started Now
Get an ESA Letter
Easier than catching the Circulator – get a legit Washington DC ESA letter in 3 steps:
Questionnaire
Answer a few questions about yourself in our online form.
Connect
We’ll connect you with a DC-licensed mental health professional.
Get Letter
Get approved and receive your signed ESA letter.
Why People Trust ESA Doctors
10+ years of
experience
Compliance with
DC law
BBB Accredited
with an A+ Rating
DC-licensed ESA experts
who really care
No Risk
money-back guarantee
By ESA owners
for ESA owners
Proven Results, 100% Online
- Live with your ESA in no-pet buildings
- Freedom from pet rent, fees, and deposits (including application fees)
- Exemption from breed and weight restrictions
Experience it for yourself. Get yours today.
Real Reviews from Verified Clients
Outstanding
Service
Supported 100k+ people
over last decade
Devin
I had a therapist and she moved out of state and suggested I use this to find a licensed therapist on short notice…
Camille D
The individuals at ESA Doctors are highly professional, personable, kind, responsive, and extremely compassionate.
KJ S
...quick, easy and reliable, I used this for my first apartment and was really nervous ... this service gave me everything...
Christlynn R.
I am easily overwhelmed with any application … but the process was super clear and direct.
Emma K.
This helped me get my pets available for living in residencies that don't allow pets!
Jamie H.
...ESADoctors Support and my licensed mental health provider were extremely fast at communicating with me...
Holland W.
This site allowed me to keep my companion and bring comfort to my life.
Sharon M.
They quickly handled my request and the doctor who provided my letters is local to me, which was a pleasant surprise.
See more of our reviews here.
If you’re ready for us to help you with your ESA letter,
you can get started here.
Get Your ESA Letter with ESA Doctors
Protect your and your animal’s housing rights
Trusted network of kind,
compassionate professionals
100% online, secure,
from the privacy of your home
Money-back guarantee
if you don’t qualify
What Makes an ESA Letter Legit in DC
In the District, ESA letters must:
- State that you have a mental health issue that qualifies for an ESA (but it should not reveal your specific diagnosis).
- Be signed and dated by a DC-licensed healthcare practitioner.
- Include the provider’s license details and issue date.
- Refer to your “assistance animal” or “AA,” not “emotional support animal” or “ESA,” which is not a legal term in DC.
Don’t entrust your ESA letter to just anyone.
The professionals we work with know the ins and outs of writing ESA letters.
FAQ About Emotional Support Animals in Washington, D.C.
1) Can I get my DC ESA letter online?
Yes, the District allows residents to get your ESA letter online as long as the person writing the letter is a state-certified therapist, doctor, or other mental health professional and the letter meets all the legal requirements.
If you live in the District and need an ESA letter, we’re ready to help. Each DC-licensed professional we work with specializes in helping people like you protect your animal.
You’ll get a fair and unbiased evaluation, and if the healthcare professional believes you would benefit from an assistance animal, you’ll get a legitimate ESA letter valid for DC.
2) Can I have more than one emotional support animal in the District?
Yes, DC residents are allowed to have more than one emotional support animal as long as the healthcare practitioner deems them necessary. Each animal must be covered by a valid ESA letter. You can get one letter to cover all ESAs needed.
3) Can DC landlords reject an emotional support animal?
No, housing providers in the District cannot deny a reasonable accommodation request for an ESA.
However, there are two exceptions:
- the ESA poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, and these threats cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation, or
- the building has four or fewer units and one of the units is occupied by the owner.
In most cases, DC landlords cannot deny ESA accommodation requests, so get an ESA letter today.
4) Can a landlord charge more because I have an ESA?
No, landlords in DC cannot charge you more money or any additional deposits because you have an assistance animal. Get an ESA letter and completely waive pet rent, pet fees, pet deposits, and pet application fees.
5) My ESA is a large dog breed, does it qualify?
Yes, in DC your dog is protected from discrimination by size or breed. Landlords can only deny your emotional support animal in certain narrow circumstances, such as credibly posing a safety or health hazard to others or causing significant property damage. But they can’t reject an ESA solely based on size or breed. Protect your ESA from size and breed discrimination with an ESA letter.
Get the love and support you deserve!