Psychiatric Service Dog Database Registration

Psychiatric Service animal database registration allows you to add a trained assistant animal to a verified online registry. The digital entry makes it easy to confirm the animal’s working status when questions arise in public places, during travel, or when arranging housing. The registration is valid for a lifetime and can be accessed from any device.

Our Psychiatric Service Dog Database Registration provides online verification through a dedicated profile page for your animal.

Please note: this is a digital service only. If you need a physical document, you may order a Psychiatric Service Dog ID card.

What does Psychiatric Service Dog database registration look like?

Once your assistant animal is registered, you’ll receive a unique ID in the MSA format (e.g., MSA-0000001). You can view the digital card using this number on our ID confirmation page. This page provides quick access for anyone who needs to verify the animal’s status.

Below is an example of the PSD digital ID:

Registration is completed entirely online. If you already have an active registration, you can order an additional physical ID card at any time. This makes the database option convenient and cost-effective — you can register quickly and purchase physical documents later if needed.

What benefits will you enjoy after registering your pet in a PSD database?

• Ability to live in no-pet housing (per Fair Housing regulations);
• Simplified air travel preparation;
• Better recognition in public places;
• Travel with the dog inside the cabin where allowed;
• Permanent, lifetime-valid digital registration.

How to register in a PSD database

Every psychiatric service animal is trained to perform tasks connected to the handler’s mental health needs. Their abilities vary, but common tasks include:

• Helping maintain daily routines and preventing harmful inactivity;
• Reminding the handler to take medications through cues or retrieved items;
• Alerting to potential dangers, panic attacks, or environmental triggers;
• Guiding or reorienting the person during episodes of confusion or dissociation;
• Providing balance support when medication affects coordination;
• Interrupting compulsive or harmful behaviors and grounding the handler.

Conditions that may qualify a person for a psychiatric service dog:

• PTSD;
• Anxiety disorders;
• Depression;
• Learning disabilities;
• Frequent panic attacks;
• Bipolar disorder;
• Phobias;
• ADHD;
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder;
• Autism spectrum disorder.

All such animals must complete a specialized training program that prepares them for task-related assistance.
If a person requires moral support rather than task performance, an Emotional Support Animal may be more suitable and requires a therapist-issued recommendation letter.

How does a psychiatric service dog differ from an ESA?

Many people confuse an ESA with a service dog.
An Emotional Support Dog provides comfort but does not perform trained tasks.
A psychiatric service dog is individually trained to carry out specific actions that assist with the handler’s disability—guiding, alerting, grounding, interrupting behaviors, and more.

3 Easy steps of MyServiceAnimal’s ADA database registration:

1. Provide owner and animal information (up to two handlers can be listed).
2. Attach a photo — or send it later by email.
3. Submit payment via card or PayPal. A link to the digital ID will follow automatically.

Tip: Save the verification page in your bookmarks for quick future access.

Comparison Table: PSD Registration vs. Physical ID

What are ADA Doctor’s letters and what should they contain?

A doctor’s letter is a formal recommendation from a licensed mental health professional confirming the need for a service dog or service mini horse. It is often required for housing requests under the Fair Housing Act, for travel purposes, or when acquiring certain documentation.

An ADA service dog letter must include:

1. Official letterhead of a licensed mental health professional;
2. Confirmation that the person has a condition requiring an assistance animal;
3. A recommendation supporting the need for the animal;
4. The provider’s license number;
5. Signature and date.

Why is a digital database ID more convenient than carrying a doctor’s letter?

• Clear identification of the animal’s role;
• Better recognition from landlords and service providers;
• Fewer misunderstandings in public settings;
• Easier access to travel and housing options;
• Confidence in having legally relevant information always available.

Essential PSD database registration bundle

Psychiatric service dogs fall under the same rights and standards as other assistant animals.
In some cases, additional documents can be helpful:

• ADA Certificate — non-mandatory verification from a mental health professional.
• Housing Accommodation Request — for landlords who require formal documentation.

You can enhance your animal’s visibility and comfort in public with our ADA-approved accessories, such as:

• ADA Vest;
• Leashes;
• Collars;
• Bandanas;
• Metal Tags.

If you prefer to register your dog with a complete set of documents and accessories, explore our Full Kit ADA Registration Bundle.

Description Last update: December 10, 2025