Register an Emotional Support Animal for Mental Health

Yes, emotional support animal laws provide protection under the Fair Housing Act. With a legitimate letter for emotional support animal, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for your ESA, regardless of their pet policies. Your emotional support animal housing letter guarantees your right to live with your support animal without extra pet fees or deposits.

No, emotional support animals are different from service animals. While emotional support animal certification grants specific housing and some travel rights, ESAs don't have the same public access rights as service animals. They don't require specialized training like service animals, but they do need proper documentation through an ESA letter.

A legitimate ESA letter must be written by a licensed mental health professional, such as

• Licensed therapists or counselors
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Licensed clinical social workers
• Mental health nurse practitioners

To obtain a fast ESA letter, you'll need:

• A mental health evaluation
• Valid ID
• Basic medical history
• Description of how an ESA would help your condition

Unlike a basic ESA dog certification or ESA certification online, a legitimate ESA letter must:

• Be written on professional letterhead
• Include the professional's license number
• Contain their signature and date
• Specify your need for an emotional support animal
• Be issued within the last year

While many airlines have changed their policies since 2021, some still accommodate ESAs:

• Southwest Airlines (with restrictions)
• Alaska Airlines (on select flights)
• Hawaiian Airlines (with advance notice) Note: Policies may vary, always check with your airline before traveling.

At Heally, we understand sometimes you need a cheap ESA letter quickly. Our process typically takes:

• Same-day approval possible
• 24-48 hours for document processing
• Express processing available for urgent needs
• Full documentation ready within 1-2 business days