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Michigan psychiatric service dog letters

Michigan PSD letter online

For Michigan 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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PSD letters anywhere in Michigan

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

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Michigan service dog laws

Michigan writes its service animal rules into the Penal Code. MCL 750.502c tells public accommodations what they may and may not ask a handler, mirroring the ADA, and a 2022 amendment extended access to trainers and raisers working with a dog in training. A separate law makes falsely claiming a service animal a misdemeanor, so the state takes both sides of the issue seriously.

  • Under MCL 750.502c, staff may ask only whether the dog is needed for a disability and what task it performs; they may not demand ID or a demonstration.
  • Public Act 75 of 2022, effective March 28, 2023, lets a trainer or raiser bring a service animal in training into public accommodations.
  • Knowingly passing off an animal as a service animal, or as one in training, can bring up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine or 30 days of community service.
  • MDCR offers a free, voluntary service animal ID patch and card, but the state says they are for identification only and grant no extra rights.

Source: Michigan Department of Civil Rights: Service Animals

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 Michigan ESA letter.

How to get a PSD letter in Michigan

  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.

Michigan 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 Michigan

If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights 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 Michigan: 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 Michigan?

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 Michigan?

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 Michigan law add to the ADA?

Under MCL 750.502c, staff may ask only whether the dog is needed for a disability and what task it performs; they may not demand ID or a demonstration.

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 Michigan 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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