To certify an emotional support dog, there is no legally recognized certification process. However, there are a few steps that can be taken to ensure that your dog is recognized as an emotional support animal (ESA).

To make your dog an emotional support dog, you must first obtain an ESA letter signed by the LMHP. A person with a mental disability must be prescribed an emotional support dog by a mental health professional in order to be eligible for the rights granted to emotional support dogs under the laws.