Sitka ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Sitka, home to 8,458 people in 2020, sits on the west side of Baranof Island, facing the Pacific. Your evaluation needs no flight: take the free screening, and an Alaska-licensed clinician works out whether an emotional support animal letter or a psychiatric service dog letter fits.
Sitka Dog License Terms
Dogs over six months, with proof of rabies.
Sitka License Term Chooser
Tell us how many dogs you have and how long you expect to keep them in Sitka. The chooser finds the cheapest mix of one-year and three-year licenses at the city's published prices.
- Enter your dogs and years, then select Compare Terms.
People on the Edge of Shee
The name Sitka comes from Tlingit words meaning people on the edge of Shee, the Tlingit name for Baranof Island. Russians settled nearby in 1799, and after the Battle of Sitka in 1804 they built New Archangel, which became the informal capital of Russian America in 1808. The town hosted the ceremony that transferred Alaska to the United States on October 18, 1867, and it served as the American capital until the seat of government moved to Juneau in 1906.
Sitka ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing
Clear pricing for emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog letters written by a licensed mental health professional. Your screening is free, and you pay only if a clinician supports a letter and you decide to continue.
ESA Housing Letter For One Pet
Best option for most renters with one emotional support animal
- Free online screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation when clinically indicated
- Letter written for ESA housing requests
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Follow up clarification for landlords included
ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
For people who have more than one emotional support animal in the home
- Free clinical screening that covers up to three ESA dogs or cats
- All approved animals listed together on a single ESA housing letter
- Letter tailored for apartments and rental homes
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Support for landlord questions about pet deposits and rent
Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluation
For people who may qualify for a task-trained psychiatric service dog
- Free initial screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation focused on symptoms and the tasks the dog is trained to do
- Letter describing the disability-related need and task support
- Clinically grounded documentation, not a generic certificate
- Follow up clarification for housing providers included
Bundle Packages
Save more with combined document bundles
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
ESA letter and certificate in one package
- ESA letter from a licensed professional
- ESA certificate with QR code verification
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Valid for 1 year with renewal reminders
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
Complete PSD documentation: letter, certificate and ID card
- PSD letter from a licensed professional
- PSD certificate with QR code verification
- PSD ID card with photo and barcode
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
How Sitka Residents Get a Letter
Screen online
Start with a few questions on your health, your animal and your place on Baranof Island.
Meet by telehealth
An Alaska-licensed clinician studies your answers and talks with you by video when needed.
Get your answer
A supported letter comes by email once you choose a plan. No qualifying, no bill.
Letters Sitka Clients Order
ESA housing letter
For a request to a Sitka landlord or housing manager.
Letter for two or more animals
Lists each animal your clinician supports.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog trained in tasks, such as guiding you out of a crowded space when panic starts.
Card and certificate
Included with some bundles.
Japonski Island, Edgecumbe and the Channel
Largest by area
Sitka is the largest incorporated city by total area in the United States.
O'Connell Bridge
Since 1972 it has linked town to Japonski Island and the airport.
Mount Edgecumbe
A volcano on Kruzof Island, visible from town on a clear day.
National park
Sitka National Historical Park includes the restored Russian Bishop's House.
Codes Sitka Pet Owners Should Know
SGC 8.05.020
Dogs over six months must carry a City and Borough of Sitka license, issued with proof of rabies.
SGC 8.05.210
The fine schedule for animal violations; confirm current amounts with the city.
AS 18.80.240
Alaska bars refusing a rental because of a disability; complaints go to the Commission within 300 days.
Sitka Questions in the Ship's Logbook
Does Sitka require a dog license?
Yes. Dogs over six months old must be licensed with the City and Borough of Sitka under Sitka General Code 8.05.020, with proof of rabies vaccination.
How much is a Sitka dog license?
$20 for one year or $45 for three years. If you keep the dog in Sitka for three years, the longer license saves $15 per dog.
Where do I buy a dog license in Sitka?
At the Sitka Police Department, 304 Lake Street, Room 102, or at the Animal Control Shelter, 209 Jarvis Street.
Where are Sitka's animal fines listed?
The fine schedule is in Sitka General Code 8.05.210. Check the current code or ask the police department before relying on an amount.
Can a Sitka landlord refuse my emotional support animal?
Not because of your disability. AS 18.80.240 reaches Sitka rentals too, so put your request in writing with your clinician's letter attached; after a refusal you have 300 days to contact the State Commission for Human Rights.
Can I be evaluated in Sitka without flying to Juneau or Anchorage?
Yes. The screening is online and the evaluation is by telehealth with a clinician licensed in Alaska, so you never leave the island.
Up and Down the Panhandle
General information for Sitka residents, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. The City and Borough of Sitka can revise its license fees and fines; the police department or the shelter can confirm current amounts. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Start Your Sitka Screening From Home
From the harbor floats to Indian River, a clinician licensed in Alaska can learn what your animal does for you.
