Get a service dog identification card

Overview

A Service Dog Identification Card verifies that an individual and their service dog have protected public access rights in Alberta.

Eligibility

You may apply for a Service Dog Identification Card if you have a service dog that has:

• passed an assessment from one of Alberta’s approved service dog providers, graduated from a program accredited by Assistance Dogs International, or
• been qualified by an organization contracted by a provincial or territorial government in Canada to train or assess service dogs to standards equivalent to the Alberta Training Standard

If your service dog does not have one of these qualifications, you can apply to have your service dog assessed.

Apply for a service dog identification card

If you meet the above qualifications, you can apply online for an ID card or you can request an application form by contacting the Service Dog Assessment team at 780-427-9136 or  [email protected]

There is no cost for a service dog identification card.

Apply for a card

Photo Requirements

You will be required to submit a photo of you with your service dog.

Your assessor or trainer may be able to take your photo and submit it on your behalf.

Note your photo must follow these guidelines:

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• Photos must clearly show the user and the service dog
• There can be no other dogs or people in the photo
• The user must be facing the camera
• The face of the user must be clear and visible.
• The image must be a close-up portrait format

After you apply

An official Identification Card will be mailed to you in approximately two weeks.

Contact

Connect with the Service Dog Assessment Team:

Phone: 780-427-9136 (Edmonton)
Toll free in Alberta: dial 310-0000, then the phone number
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Service Dog Assessment Team
Seniors, Community and Social Services
12th Floor Telus House (South Tower)
10020 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 0N3