The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has created and provides voluntary service animal identification to qualifying applicants with disabilities. People with disabilities can bring their service animals to all public accommodations, such as hotels, restaurants, stores, and museums.This publication provides guidance on the term "service animal" and the service animal provisions in the Department's regulations. It is a straightforward process to register an Emotional Support Animal in Michigan. This template serves as a guide for licensed mental health professionals in Michigan to create legitimate emotional support animal letters. In Michigan, psychiatric service dogs are recognized and protected under both federal and state laws. We welcome you to complete our service dog application. Please note, you must submit saved applications within 30 days or the draft will expire. Employees requesting Assistance Animals in housing as a reasonable accommodation must submit an.