New Hampshire’s Laws & Regulations for Assistance Animals are as follows:
Acceptance
Always carry your Physical ID Card and visible Recognition Gear. In New Hampshire—especially in smaller towns—having a Prescription Letter, Registration Certificate, and Behavior Certificate helps prevent misunderstandings.
Housing
New Hampshire landlords must comply with the Fair Housing Act (FHA), requiring reasonable accommodations for ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals with documentation. New Hampshire law under the RSA 354-A Human Rights Act reinforces disability protections in rental housing.
Air Travel
New Hampshire follows the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Only trained service dogs qualify for in-cabin airline travel. ESAs must fly under the airline’s pet policy. DOT Service Animal forms may be required when departing from Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT) or nearby Massachusetts airports.
Our registry is approved by all airlines — bringing your Physical ID Card, Registration Certificate, and Recognition Gear ensures smooth ACAA processing.
Public Access
New Hampshire public access follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and RSA 167-D. Only trained Service Dogs (including psychiatric service dogs) must be allowed in restaurants, hotels, stores, medical buildings, public transit, and government facilities. ESAs do not qualify for public-access rights under ADA or state law.
Additional Notes
- ADA: Only task-trained dogs qualify as Service Animals.
- ACAA: Airlines accept only trained Service Dogs in cabin.
- FHA & RSA 354-A: ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals qualify for housing accommodations.
- State law: New Hampshire penalizes fraudulent Service Animal claims.
- Recognition Gear: Recommended for clarity statewide.
Applicable Laws
Emotional Support Animals (ESA):
Protected for housing under FHA and RSA 354-A; no public-access rights.
Psychiatric Support Animals (PSA):
Considered Service Animals only if trained for disability-related tasks.
Service Animals:
Recognized under ADA, ACAA, FHA, and RSA 167-D.