New Jersey’s Laws & Regulations for Assistance Animals are as follows:
Acceptance
Always carry your Physical ID Card and visible Recognition Gear. In New Jersey—especially in cities like Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Atlantic City—having a Prescription Letter, Registration Certificate, and Behavior Certificate ensures smoother interactions.
Housing
New Jersey landlords must follow the Fair Housing Act (FHA), which requires accommodations for ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals when documentation is provided. New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) adds further protections preventing disability-related discrimination in housing.
Air Travel
New Jersey follows the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Only task-trained service dogs qualify as Service Animals for airline travel. ESAs must fly under airline pet rules. Travelers using Newark Liberty (EWR), Trenton–Mercer (TTN), or Atlantic City (ACY) may be required to submit DOT Service Animal forms.
Our registry is approved by all airlines — carrying your Physical ID Card, Registration Certificate, and Recognition Gear ensures quicker verification at major airports.
Public Access
Public access in New Jersey follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NJ Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Only trained Service Dogs—including psychiatric service dogs—must be allowed in hotels, casinos, restaurants, retail stores, hospitals, public transit, and government buildings. ESAs do not qualify for public-access rights under ADA or NJ law.
Additional Notes
- ADA: Only trained task-performing dogs are Service Animals.
- ACAA: Airlines accept only trained Service Dogs in cabin.
- FHA & NJLAD: ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals qualify for housing accommodations.
- State penalties: New Jersey enforces fines for fraudulent Service Animal claims.
- Recognition Gear: Highly recommended in high-traffic urban areas.
Applicable Laws
Emotional Support Animals (ESA):
Protected for housing under FHA and NJLAD; no public-access rights.
Psychiatric Support Animals (PSA):
Recognized as Service Animals only when trained to perform tasks.
Service Animals:
Recognized under ADA, ACAA, FHA, and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination.