Nevada service dog laws
Nevada's service animal rules sit in NRS chapter 426 and NRS 651.075. Businesses must admit people with service animals and people training them, may not charge a deposit and may ask only the ADA-style questions. Charging an illegal fee exposes a business to damages of at least $750, while fraudulently passing off an animal as a service animal is a misdemeanor.
- NRS 651.075 protects a person training a service animal, including employees training one at work, from being refused entry or service.
- A business that charges an extra fee or deposit for a service animal can owe actual damages, punitive damages of at least $750 and attorney's fees.
- Under NRS 426.805, fraudulently misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or one in training is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500.
- Nevada law forbids presuming a service animal is dangerous just because it is not muzzled.
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 Nevada ESA letter.
How to get a PSD letter in Nevada
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.
Nevada 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 Nevada
If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Nevada Equal Rights Commission or file a complaint with HUD.
