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Certification of service dogs is not required under federal law. Registration of a service animal is a personal choice that is left up to the service animal owner.

The federal American Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require mandatory or voluntary certification of service animals. However, voluntary registration and easily visible service dog identification makes life easier when dealing with accessibility in public places, housing, lodging, and public transportation.