Service Animals Bureau | ADA.gov
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Register your dog in the National Service Animal Database and take them anywhere without hassle.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects service animals from being banned anywhere. Service animals are also exempt from airline flying fees and the use of kennels.
To register your service animal, you are not required to submit any type of medical documentation and your dog is not required to go through professional training.
With a simple step-by-step process, register your dog in just minutes and receive the appropriate legal documentation and accessories.
About Service Animals
​According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law:
Service animals are:
✔ Dogs
✔ Any breed and any size of dog
✔ Trained to perform a task directly to a person's disability or condition
✔ Protected by federal law
Service animals are not:​
​✘ Required to go through a professional training program
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Handlers qualifying conditions:
✔ Mobility problems, paralysis, diabetes, asthma, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, speech problems, anxiety, epilepsy, blindness, deafness.
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Handlers are not:
✘ Required to submit a letter from a medical professional to register their dog as a service dog.
Bring your Service Dog anywhere with peace and at no cost. Maximize your rights.
By registering your dog in the National Service Animal Database, you can confidently proof that your dog is a registered service dog, distinct from a pet, and it is serving a vital purpose by assisting you in your condition. Additionally, registration reinforces that your service dog is safeguarded by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities and their service animals.​​​​​​​​​​
​​Register your dog and avoid any type of hassle or inconvenience. Get full access for your service dog in all these type of places:
Public Spaces
Restaurants
Housing
Workplaces
Airlines
Hospitals
Hotels
Transportation
Lodging
Schools