A disabled placard or license plate allows you to park in certain places, but some parking is still off limits. Permanent handicap parking permits are available ONLY if you have a permanent disability that is certified by a medical professional.
If you are temporarily disabled , you can apply for a handicap placard that is valid for no more than 6 months. Once the placard expires, you can reapply up to 6 times in a row. You will need medical certification each time. The application process will be the same regardless of the type of disability placard or license plate you choose to obtain. You can submit your placard application:. To apply for a disabled placard or license plate in California by mail , you will need:.
To apply in person for your handicap parking permit, you need to first make an appointment with your local CA DMV office. You will need to submit to the DMV:. Disabled parking placards still expire, even if they are permanent. Renewal processes differ depending on the type of placard you have.
Permanent disabled parking placards expire every 2 years, specifically on June 30 in odd-numbered years. Permanent placards are automatically renewed 2 times and mailed to you. You will not be required to have a new medical certificate. Beginning in applicants for the permanent disabled parking placards will be required to return a renewal notice by mail every 6 years and will not require a medical certification. You must reapply for a disabled parking placard if your temporary placard expires and you still need it.
Your doctor WILL need to re-certify your disability. You can apply for a temporary placard up to 6 times in a row; each issuance is good for up to 6 months. You will need a new medical certification each time you apply. If you have a disabled person DP or disabled veteran DV license plate, you must renew your vehicle registration in order to keep your license plate up to date. For more information about replacing license plates and other registration materials, see our page on Replacing a Lost Registration in California.
California Disabled Placards The CA DMV offers several types of disabled license plates and handicap placards for drivers with disabilities: Permanent placards and plates. Temporary parking placards. Place the decal on the rear window of the vehicle. Do not submit your application to a DMV office.
The decal will be mailed to you within six-eight weeks. If you are a disabled veteran with a qualifying disability, you may be eligible for DV License Plates.
Some applications can be submitted at a DMV office near you. Make an appointment so you do not have to wait in line. When your chat is over, you can save the transcript. Use caution when using a public computer or device. The DMV chatbot and live chat services use third-party vendors to provide machine translation. Machine translation is provided for purposes of information and convenience only.
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Google Translate is not support in your browser. To translate this page, please install the Google Toolbar opens in new window. You may qualify for a DP placard or DP License Plates if you have impaired mobility for any of these reasons: You have lost the use of one or more lower extremities, or both hands. Your service animal is welcome to accompany you into any DMV field office. No DMV location can turn you away because you have a service animal to assist you.
Your service animal is not required to wear an identifying harness or special collar, but you may be asked if the animal is a service animal or what tasks the animal has been trained to perform. Please note that if your animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of other people, you will be asked to remove your animal from the office. You can speak to a DMV specialist over the phone, or they can help you make specific arrangements to assist you as you conduct business at a DMV field office.
You can speak to the office manager at any DMV office that you call or visit. DMV office managers are trained to assist people with disabilities and offer accommodation if needed. All DMV Driver Safety Office listings now include a map showing where people with disabilities can park and get building access for that specific office.
Certain DMV tasks can be completed through our online portal if eligible , making a physical trip into an office potentially unnecessary:. Whether due to illness, injury, or medication side effects, if you have a medical condition that may affect your driving, you should let DMV know.
DMV uses several qualifications to determine whether a driver has the necessary physical and mental skills to safely operate a motor vehicle. When your chat is over, you can save the transcript.
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