Service Dogs NH has compiled this selection of helpful PDFs from official government sources. If you ever need help finding something, or if you have a question, please feel free to reach out to us and we will do our best to help.
The Civil Rights of Service Dog Owners
This document outlines the official rights and requirements for service dogs in the United States. How the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service dog, public access rights, and other rules.
Reasonable Accommodations: What are they?
Learn about Reasonable Accommodations in the workplace, what they include, and how they're protected by law.
NH Law: Service Dog Rights in New Hampshire
Read NH RSA 167-D to learn how New Hampshire officially defines a service dog, public access rights, and other NH laws regarding service dogs.
NH Law: Service Dogs License Fee Exemption
Registering and licensing a service dog is free in New Hampshire. Read RH RSA 466 (specifically section 8) regarding New Hampshire licensing laws and the exemption for service dogs.
Service Dogs & Housing Rights: Know the Law
From the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), how The Fair Housing Act defines a service dog, their public access rights, and other rules regarding service dogs.
FAQ: Service Dogs and Housing
From the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), some Frequently Asked Questions about service dogs and housing.
Request assistance with your rights
The Governor’s Commission on Disability (GCD) can provide some guidance if your have been denied access or otherwise discriminated against for your disability. Fill out this form and email it to [email protected] to get started.
Consumer Protection Complaint Form
The NH Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Form is for reporting any New Hampshire has engaged in of unfair or deceptive practices. If you are denied public access or otherwise discriminated against by a New Hampshire business, you may use this form.
For Businesses: Service Dog Notice
If you are concerned about people misrepresenting pets as service dogs at your business, the Governor’s Commission on Disability has created a notice that you can display. You may also request a decal version of this notice by calling the Secretary of State’s Corporation Information Line at (603) 271-3246 or emailing [email protected].
Travel: Service Dog Guidelines & Rights
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a federal law that prohibits airlines from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This document outlines the ACAA rules that the Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces, including the official definition of service dogs and other rules.
Service Dog Flyer
A flyer about service dogs from the NH Governor’s Commission on Disability.
Service Dogs and Taxis
A flyer about service dogs and taxis in New Hampshire, from the Governor’s Commission on Disability. Uber and Lyft, just like taxis and other public transportation like the COAST busline, must adhere to the same service animal laws as taxis under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Information for Businesses
The City of Portsmouth has created this document with information clarifying how a service animal is defined and answers some questions that business might have.
Travel: Service Dog Air Travel Form
The DOT’s Service Animal Air Transportation Form may be required by the airline if you are flying with a service dog. This form can be submitted directly to the airline.
Travel: Relief Attestation Form
The DOT Relief Attestation Form verifies that the dog can refrain from going to the bathroom for eight hours or can do so in a sanitary matter.
Travel: TSA Process for Service Dogs & Owners
Know before you go! Read this document from the Department of Homeland Security describing the Transport Security Administration’s (TSA) process for service dogs and their handlers.
