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Hawaii psychiatric service dog letters

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For Hawaii handlers whose dog has been trained to do specific tasks for a mental health condition. A licensed clinician evaluates you by phone or video in about 5–10 minutes.

  • Phone or video evaluation in about 5–10 minutes
  • $149 for up to 2 dogs, pay only if approved
  • For dogs trained to do specific tasks
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Free to book. You pay only if your letter is approved.

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$149per letter
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Evaluation: Phone or video, 5–10 minutes
$149per letter
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PSD letters anywhere in Hawaii

Your evaluation is by phone or video, so it works the same in every Hawaii city and town. The ADA covers public places statewide; Hawaii law adds the points below.

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Hawaii service dog laws

In public places, Hawaii's definition of a service animal tracks the ADA closely: HRS 347-2.5 limits it to a dog trained to do disability-related work, and emotional comfort alone does not qualify. So a dog that interrupts panic attacks or performs other psychiatric tasks qualifies. HRS 347-13 then lets you bring the dog into lodging, transit and other public accommodations without paying extra.

  • HRS 347-2.5 covers dogs only and states plainly that providing emotional support, comfort or companionship is not a trained task.
  • Under HRS 347-13 a business cannot add a fee for your service dog, though you remain responsible for any damage it causes.
  • Knowingly passing off an untrained animal as a service animal draws a $100 to $250 fine the first time and at least $500 after that (HRS 347-2.6).
  • Harming a working service animal is a misdemeanor in Hawaii, and the offender must cover vet bills or retraining costs (HRS 711-1109.5).

Source: Hawaii Revised Statutes § 347-2.6

How a PSD letter differs from an ESA letter

Psychiatric service dog

Trained to perform specific tasks. Can go into stores, restaurants and the airplane cabin with you.

Emotional support animal

Helps through companionship, with no task training. Covered for housing only. See the Hawaii ESA letter.

How to get a PSD letter in Hawaii

  1. Book a time

    Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.

  2. Talk with a clinician

    A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.

  3. Your signed letter arrives

    If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.

Hawaii PSD letter cost

LetterCoversPrice
PSD letterOne or two dogs$149
PSD letter3 dogs$229

Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.

Service dog housing rights in Hawaii

If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission or file a complaint with HUD.

Clinicians who evaluate letter requests

Andrew Patel, M.D.

Physician

Reviews each evaluation and signs ESA and PSD letters when the clinical findings support one.

Gabriel Warner, LCSW

Clinical social worker (LCSW)

Carries out the mental health evaluations behind ESA and PSD letter requests and issues letters when appropriate.

PSD letters in Hawaii: your questions

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

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Do I need a letter to have a psychiatric service dog in Hawaii?

Not for public places. The ADA limits staff to two questions: is the dog needed for a disability, and what task has it been trained to do? A letter helps with housing requests and with airline forms.

What makes a dog a psychiatric service dog?

It has been trained, one on one, to do specific tasks linked to a mental health condition, such as interrupting a panic attack, waking you from nightmares or creating space in a crowd. Comfort alone does not count as a task.

How much is a PSD letter in Hawaii?

One or two dogs cost $149, and three dogs cost $229. Booking costs nothing, and you're charged only if your letter is approved.

Can my psychiatric service dog fly in the cabin?

Airlines accept trained service dogs in the cabin. They usually ask you to complete the U.S. Department of Transportation service animal form before travel, and a clinician letter can help you answer it accurately.

What does Hawaii law add to the ADA?

HRS 347-2.5 covers dogs only and states plainly that providing emotional support, comfort or companionship is not a trained task.

Can I train my own psychiatric service dog?

Yes. Federal rules do not require a professional trainer or certificate. The dog must be trained to perform tasks and must be under your control in public.

Get your Hawaii PSD letter

Book a free 5–10 minute evaluation with a licensed clinician. An approved letter costs $149 for one or two dogs, and there is no charge if it isn't approved.

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Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

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