ESA Letter Comparison: PetCerts, Pettable and CertaPet

This ESA letter comparison is published by PetCerts. It lines up price, multi-pet pricing, what is included, stated turnaround and refund terms for ESA housing letters from PetCerts, Pettable and CertaPet, using each company's own wording from its public website.

Prices and policies as of October 26, 2026, per each company's website. Quoted text is copied from the pages listed under Sources. Where a company does not publish a fact, the table says "Not stated on website".

ESA letter comparison table

Competitor entries summarize each company's website as of October 26, 2026. PetCerts entries are PetCerts' own terms.
ItemPetCertsPettableCertaPet
Price$95 + tax ($101.18 total with 6.5% sales tax), covering one yearNot listed on its public pages; shown after an online questionnaireStarts at $149; tax and fees not stated
More than one petAdd pets to the same order: your highest-priced pet is full price, and each additional pet is 50% offUp to two pets per letter for no additional chargeNot stated on the pages checked
What the price includesEvaluation by a licensed clinician; ESA housing letter if approvedLive consultation with a licensed mental health professional; letter if approvedPhone or video consultation with a state-licensed mental health professional; digital letter if approved, plus a mailed hard copy
Stated turnaround12-hour turnaround available (+$25) after clinician approvalLetter within 24-48 hours of approval; "Express Service" option at checkout, as fast as 24 hoursTherapist contacts you within 2 business days; 2-5 business days in total
Refund if the clinician does not approve youFull refund, including tax, within 5–10 business days if not approved.Refund of the entire purchaseFull refund
Refund if a housing provider denies the letterNot stated on websiteFull refund if your landlord does not accept your ESA letter after you have filed a complaint with HUD. Pettable says orders are otherwise non-refundable once signed, unless you do not qualify after your consultation, per Pettable's site, checked 10/26/2026.May be eligible for a 100% refund of the eligible service fee, after documenting the final denial and working with your therapist on follow-up

How the PetCerts ESA letter works

  1. Complete the online assessment.
  2. A licensed clinician reviews your answers and evaluates you.
  3. If approved, you receive your ESA housing letter. If not approved, you get a full refund, including tax, within 5–10 business days.

Adding more pets? Include them in the same order: your highest-priced pet is full price, and each additional pet is 50% off.

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ESA letter comparison FAQ

How much does an ESA letter cost at PetCerts, Pettable and CertaPet?

PetCerts charges $95 + tax ($101.18 total) for a one-year ESA housing letter. CertaPet's website says its ESA letters start at $149. Pettable's price is not listed on its public pages; it is shown after an online questionnaire.

What does each company charge for more than one pet?

At PetCerts, you add pets to the same order: your highest-priced pet is full price and each additional pet is 50% off. Pettable says it can include up to two pets per letter for no additional charge. CertaPet's pages we checked do not state its multi-pet pricing.

How fast can I get an ESA letter from each company?

PetCerts offers a 12-hour turnaround (+$25) after clinician approval. Pettable says you receive your letter within 24-48 hours of approval, with an Express Service option at checkout. CertaPet states a total timeline of 2-5 business days.

What happens if the clinician does not approve me?

All three companies state a refund if you are not approved. At PetCerts, the refund includes tax and goes back to your original payment method within 5–10 business days of the clinician's decision.

Who publishes this comparison?

PetCerts publishes this page. PetCerts is not affiliated with Pettable or CertaPet; names are trademarks of their owners.

Sources

This page is published by PetCerts. PetCerts is not affiliated with Pettable or CertaPet; names are trademarks of their owners. Terms can change; check each company's website before you buy.