Missouri service dog laws
In Missouri, RSMo 209.150 gives people with disabilities the right to bring a specially trained service dog into public places without an extra charge, and RSMo 209.152 lets trainers bring dogs they are training. The same 2020 law that addressed assistance animals also penalizes anyone who fakes a disability or dresses up a pet as a service dog.
- RSMo 209.152 lets a trainer from a recognized training center bring a guide, hearing or service dog in training into public places, capped at what the ADA allows.
- Putting a service vest or harness on a dog that has not been trained for disability-related tasks is misrepresentation under RSMo 209.204.
- Handlers do not pay extra for the dog but are responsible for any damage it causes to the premises.
- Businesses can display a state placard saying service dogs are welcome and that misrepresentation violates Missouri law.
Source: RSMo 209.150
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 Missouri ESA letter.
How to get a PSD letter in Missouri
Book a time
Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.
Talk with a clinician
A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.
Your signed letter arrives
If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.
Missouri PSD letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSD letter | One or two dogs | $149 |
| PSD letter | 3 dogs | $229 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
Service dog housing rights in Missouri
If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Missouri Commission on Human Rights or file a complaint with HUD.