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Washington psychiatric service dog letters

Washington PSD letter online

For Washington 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 Washington

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

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Washington service dog laws

Washington's service animal rules are part of the Washington Law Against Discrimination, RCW 49.60. The state definition tracks the ADA, a dog or miniature horse trained for disability-related tasks, and it names psychiatric disabilities outright, using the example of interrupting impulsive or destructive behavior. Washington also protects trainers who are working with a service animal trainee.

  • Under RCW 49.60.215, a business generally can't turn away a trainer with a service animal trainee, as long as the trainee is under control.
  • Misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or trainee is a civil infraction under RCW 49.60.214, and businesses may post signs warning of fines up to $500.
  • Officers and businesses may ask only whether the animal is needed because of a disability and what task it does, never for papers or a demonstration.
  • If a person refuses to answer those two questions, the law presumes the animal is not a service animal and it can be asked to leave.

Source: RCW 49.60.215

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 Washington ESA letter.

How to get a PSD letter in Washington

  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.

Washington 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 Washington

If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Washington State Human 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 Washington: 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 Washington?

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 Washington?

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 Washington law add to the ADA?

Under RCW 49.60.215, a business generally can't turn away a trainer with a service animal trainee, as long as the trainee is under control.

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 Washington 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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