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Originally Posted by Girlcopper
Not true. You must have certification for the dog and it must be registered to be a service dog. And it has to be labeled to be allowed into businesses.
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From the US DOJ:
Q8. Do service animals have to wear a vest or patch or special harness identifying them as service animals?
A.
No. The ADA does not require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness.
Q17. Does the ADA require that service animals be certified as service animals?
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No. Covered entities may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, as a condition for entry.
Q20. My city requires me to register my dog as a service animal. Is this legal under the ADA?
A.
No. Mandatory registration of service animals is not permissible under the ADA. However, as stated above, service animals are subject to the same licensing and vaccination rules that are applied to all dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA