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Filling out the ESA Letter Checklist is an essential step in documenting the need for an emotional support animal. This guide will assist you in navigating the checklist clearly and effectively to ensure all necessary information is properly recorded.

Follow the steps to complete the ESA Letter Checklist.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the ESA Letter Checklist.docx and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin with the top section where you will enter the client name, date of birth (DOB), and the date the checklist is completed. Ensure that this information is accurate and clearly presented.
3. Review item #1 to confirm that the client meets the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders as outlined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Provide relevant documentation and comments as needed.
4. In item #1(b), support the diagnosis with evidence. Document the structured and/or clinical interviews, psychological tests, and collateral sources that corroborate the diagnosis.
5. For item #1(c), identify the functional impairments the client experiences. Check the appropriate boxes and provide additional details if necessary to explain the limitations.
6. Proceed to section #2 where you outline how these impairments affect major life activities. Clearly state each activity impacted and add comments if needed.
7. In item #3, affirm the training and behavior of the emotional support animal, explaining how it assists the client.
8. For item #6, document that the client has been informed of the risks and benefits associated with having an emotional support animal and provide details about this informed consent.
9. Tap into section #9 to ensure the letter includes all required details such as being on the mental health professional's letterhead and being dated properly.
10. Conclude by reviewing all items to ensure completeness, then save your changes. You can download, print, or share the finalized ESA Letter Checklist as needed.

Complete the ESA Letter Checklist online to ensure your documentation is thorough and accurate.