ESA Registration Explained: Registration, Certificates & Identification

What does it mean to register an emotional support animal?

ESA registration provides the handler and animal with a unique identification number and a consistent record of their information. At Working Service Dog, registration is included when you purchase an eligible ESA registration kit, ESA certificate, or registered ESA ID card.

Registration information is securely maintained in our private database and can be verified when needed. For security and privacy, personal registration information is not displayed publicly online.

What Does ESA Registration Include?

When an ESA is registered through an eligible Working Service Dog product, the handler and animal receive a unique identification number associated with their registration information.

Registration includes:

• A unique identification number for the handler and ESA
• Secure storage of registration information
• Verification of the registration when needed
• Consistent information across registered identification products

Registration does not need to be purchased separately. It is included with qualifying products.

How Do You Register Your ESA?

There are several ways to receive ESA registration through Working Service Dog.

You can choose from three ESA registration kits, each offering a different combination of identification products. Registration is also included when purchasing an ESA certificate or a registered ESA ID card.

This allows handlers to choose the amount of identification they want rather than purchasing items they do not need.

ESA Registration Kit, Certificate or Registered ID Card?

The right choice depends on what you want to carry or keep with your records.

An ESA registration kit provides registration along with a combination of identification products. Depending on the package selected, options include a premium ESA vest, registered ESA ID card, identification tag, and ESA certificate.

An ESA certificate provides a professional physical document along with registration.

A Registered ESA ID Card combines portable identification with registration information and the unique identification number.

Some handlers prefer a complete kit, while others only want a certificate or an ID card.

Why Do Handlers Choose ESA Identification?

Many handlers choose ESA identification for organization, consistency, and a professional appearance.

Having registration information, an identification number, and matching documentation can make it easier to keep important information together and available when needed.

ESA registration and identification are not substitutes for documentation that may be required for a particular legal accommodation. For more information about ESA registries and applicable rules, see our guide to ESA Registries: Myths vs. Truths.

Final Thoughts

ESA registration can be included with a registration kit, certificate, or registered ID card, allowing handlers to choose the identification setup that works best for them.

Whichever option you choose, your registration provides a unique identification number, securely maintained information, and the ability to verify the registration when needed.