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✓ Editorially reviewed by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, Clinical Director — Last reviewed June 2, 2026
Free Screening | US Service Pet — 50-State Legal Guide
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Find Out If You Qualify, Your State, Your Rights Vea Si Califica, Su Estado, Sus Derechos

Answer a few simple questions and we will check your eligibility under federal law plus your specific state requirements. Reviewed by Licensed Clinical Doctors. Completely anonymous. No payment required to start. Responda preguntas simples y verificaremos su elegibilidad bajo la ley federal más los requisitos específicos de su estado. Revisado por Doctores Clínicos Licenciados. Completamente anónimo. Sin pago requerido para comenzar.

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    How It WorksCómo Funciona

    Three Simple StepsTres Pasos Simples

    Federal law plus your state-specific requirements, in one streamlined process.Ley federal más los requisitos específicos de su estado, en un proceso simplificado.

    1

    Take the ScreeningTome la Evaluación

    Answer a few simple questions about how your animal helps you. Under 3 minutes.Responda preguntas simples. Menos de 3 minutos.

    2

    Provider ReviewsEl Proveedor Revisa

    A Licensed Clinical Doctor in your state reviews your case under federal and state law.Un Doctor Clínico Licenciado en su estado revisa su caso bajo ley federal y estatal.

    3

    Get Your DocumentsReciba Sus Documentos

    If approved, receive your official letters and documentation, often the same day.Si es aprobado, reciba sus cartas oficiales, a menudo el mismo día.

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    Valid Across All 50 StatesVálido en los 50 Estados
    🛡️ ADA 🏠 FHA ✈️ DOT
    What You Will ReceiveLo Que Recibirá

    Federally Compliant DocumentationDocumentación con Cumplimiento Federal

    Your documentation is prepared by a Licensed Clinical Doctor licensed in your state and meets every federal standard:Su documentación es preparada por un Doctor Clínico Licenciado en su estado y cumple con cada estándar federal:

    • FHA-compliant housing letter (Fair Housing Act, 42 USC §3604)Carta de vivienda conforme con FHA (Ley de Vivienda Justa, 42 USC §3604)
    • DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form (14 CFR §382.75)Formulario DOT para Animal de Servicio (14 CFR §382.75)
    • Registration in our Service Animal directoryRegistro en nuestro directorio
    • Photo ID cards (Ultimate Package)Tarjetas con foto (Paquete Ultimate)
    • 100% satisfaction guarantee, no letter no chargeGarantía 100%, sin carta sin cargo
    Common QuestionsPreguntas Comunes

    State & Federal Law Questions About ScreeningPreguntas Sobre Leyes Estatales y Federales

    How do federal laws (ADA, FHA, DOT) interact with my state's service animal laws?¿Cómo interactúan las leyes federales (ADA, FHA, DOT) con las leyes de animales de servicio de mi estado?
    Federal laws set the floor, not the ceiling. The ADA, Fair Housing Act, and Air Carrier Access Act provide baseline protections nationwide. States can grant MORE rights but never fewer. California recognizes service dogs in training, New York has explicit penalties for misrepresentation, and many states have their own service animal definitions that extend beyond federal law. Your screening checks both federal eligibility and state-specific compliance.Las leyes federales establecen el piso, no el techo. La ADA, la Ley de Vivienda Justa y la Ley de Acceso de Aerolíneas brindan protecciones básicas a nivel nacional. Los estados pueden otorgar MÁS derechos pero nunca menos. Su evaluación verifica tanto la elegibilidad federal como el cumplimiento específico del estado.
    Does my documentation work in every state I travel to or move to?¿Mi documentación funciona en cada estado al que viajo o me mudo?
    Yes. Our documentation is federally compliant which means it is recognized in every state under the ADA (public access), FHA (housing), and ACAA (air travel). If you move to a different state, your existing TheraPetic letter remains valid through its expiration date. Some states have additional state-specific recognition processes that are voluntary, never required to enforce federal rights.Sí. Nuestra documentación cumple federalmente, lo que significa que es reconocida en cada estado bajo la ADA, FHA y ACAA. Si se muda a otro estado, su carta de TheraPetic permanece válida hasta su fecha de vencimiento.
    Which states criminalize misrepresenting a pet as a service animal?¿Qué estados criminalizan tergiversar una mascota como animal de servicio?
    Approximately 35 U.S. states have laws criminalizing service animal fraud. California fines start at $250 per offense. Florida charges a second-degree misdemeanor. Colorado imposes up to $500 fines plus community service. Texas, Arizona, and Nevada have similar penalties. These laws specifically target fraud, not legitimate handlers, who are not required to prove their dog is a service animal beyond answering the two ADA questions.Aproximadamente 35 estados tienen leyes que criminalizan el fraude de animales de servicio. Las multas de California comienzan en $250 por delito. Florida lo clasifica como delito menor de segundo grado. Colorado impone multas de hasta $500. Estas leyes apuntan al fraude específicamente, no a los manejadores legítimos.
    Are service dogs in training protected the same way in every state?¿Los perros de servicio en entrenamiento están protegidos igual en cada estado?
    No. Federal ADA protection covers only fully trained service dogs. But state laws vary widely. California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Washington explicitly extend public access rights to service dogs in training when accompanied by a trainer. Other states require formal training organization certification. Check your state's specific provisions because protections that exist in California may not exist in Mississippi or Alabama.No. La protección federal de la ADA cubre solo perros completamente entrenados. Pero las leyes estatales varían ampliamente. California, Colorado, Massachusetts y Washington extienden explícitamente derechos de acceso público a perros en entrenamiento. Otros estados requieren certificación formal.
    My state requires a specific service animal ID or registration. Does TheraPetic documentation satisfy that?¿Mi estado requiere identificación o registro específico de animal de servicio. La documentación de TheraPetic satisface eso?
    No state can legally require service animal registration or ID as a condition of ADA-protected public access. State and local laws that purport to do so are preempted by the ADA. Some states offer voluntary identification programs, never mandatory. If a business or landlord claims your dog must have state-issued ID, that claim is incorrect. Your TheraPetic clinical letter plus DOT form satisfies every legal requirement that actually exists.Ningún estado puede legalmente requerir registro o identificación de animal de servicio como condición para el acceso público protegido por la ADA. Las leyes estatales y locales que pretenden hacerlo están suplantadas por la ADA. Algunos estados ofrecen programas de identificación voluntarios, nunca obligatorios.
    How does the Fair Housing Act apply differently in California, New York, Texas, and Florida?¿Cómo aplica la Ley de Vivienda Justa diferente en California, Nueva York, Texas y Florida?
    The FHA applies the same federally, but state housing laws add layers. California (FEHA) provides broader protections than federal minimums and faster complaint resolution through DFEH. New York adds the Human Rights Law with overlapping protections via the State Division of Human Rights. Texas applies federal FHA strictly without extra state-level protections. Florida added 2020 legislation specifically addressing assistance animal accommodation requests with documentation standards. Your state determines which complaint process is fastest.La FHA se aplica igual federalmente, pero las leyes estatales de vivienda agregan capas. California (FEHA) brinda protecciones más amplias. Nueva York agrega la Ley de Derechos Humanos. Texas aplica la FHA federal estrictamente. Florida agregó legislación de 2020 que aborda específicamente las solicitudes de adaptación.
    What state agencies handle service animal discrimination complaints?¿Qué agencias estatales manejan quejas de discriminación contra animales de servicio?
    For public accommodation issues, the U.S. Department of Justice handles ADA complaints federally. State enforcement varies. California: Civil Rights Department. New York: State Division of Human Rights. Texas: Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Florida: Commission on Human Relations. For housing, HUD handles all states, but state fair housing agencies often resolve faster (FEHA in California, DHR in New York). For air travel, DOT handles all states equally.Para problemas de acomodación pública, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. maneja las quejas ADA federalmente. La aplicación estatal varía. California: Departamento de Derechos Civiles. Nueva York: División Estatal de Derechos Humanos. Texas: División de Derechos Civiles de la Comisión de Fuerza Laboral.
    How does the DOT 48-hour airline rule apply across state lines?¿Cómo aplica la regla de 48 horas del DOT a través de líneas estatales?
    The Department of Transportation rule is federal and applies the same regardless of departure or arrival state. All U.S. airlines must accept the DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form, submitted at least 48 hours before flight. State law cannot modify or override these federal airline rules. Your TheraPetic Premium and Ultimate packages include the DOT form pre-completed by a Licensed Clinical Doctor and delivered same-day, valid on any U.S. carrier from any state.La regla del Departamento de Transporte es federal y aplica igual sin importar el estado de salida o llegada. Todas las aerolíneas de EE.UU. deben aceptar el formulario DOT, enviado al menos 48 horas antes del vuelo. La ley estatal no puede modificar ni anular estas reglas federales.
    If my state has stricter rules than federal law, which controls?¿Si mi estado tiene reglas más estrictas que la ley federal, cuál controla?
    Whichever law gives the handler MORE protection controls. The ADA establishes a federal minimum standard. States may grant additional rights, broader definitions of disability, more covered species, or stronger enforcement mechanisms. They cannot restrict federally granted rights. If California recognizes service dogs in training (it does) and Mississippi does not, in California you have public access; in Mississippi you have only the federal ADA rights for fully trained dogs.La ley que da MÁS protección al manejador controla. La ADA establece un estándar mínimo federal. Los estados pueden otorgar derechos adicionales, definiciones más amplias o mecanismos de aplicación más fuertes. No pueden restringir los derechos otorgados federalmente.
    How do I find my specific state's service animal law?¿Cómo encuentro la ley específica de animales de servicio de mi estado?
    US Service Pet maintains a state-by-state legal guide covering all 50 states plus DC. Visit usservicepet.org and tap your state on the interactive map for definitions, public access rules, housing protections, fraud penalties, and complaint contact information. Federal law applies in every state as a baseline. State-specific provisions stack on top. Your screening results are paired with your state's specific guidance when you complete the evaluation.US Service Pet mantiene una guía legal estado por estado que cubre los 50 estados más DC. Visite usservicepet.org y toque su estado en el mapa interactivo para ver definiciones, reglas de acceso público, protecciones de vivienda, penalidades por fraude e información de contacto para quejas.

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    Editorial Review

    This page was reviewed by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, Clinical Director on June 2, 2026 for accuracy, currency, and clarity. Content is updated when laws or clinical guidance change.