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temporary or permanent disabilities and organizations that transport
the disabled may apply for permits that allow parking in spaces
designated for the disabled. A parking placard must be hung
from the rear view mirror when a vehicle is parked in a space
designated for disabled persons. The placard is transferable
to any vehicle transporting the disabled person to whom the
placard was issued.
The following is needed to obtain a Disabled Parking Permit:
A completed Application
for Disabled Person Parking Permit HSMV 83039 must be
signed by the applicant and his/her physician for the placard
to be issued. Click here for an informational
packet about disabled person parking permits.
- Certification must be provided by a Physician, Osteopathic
Physician, a Podiatric Physician, a Chiropractor, an Optometrist,
an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensed under
Chapter 464, under the protocol of a licensed Physician,
a Physician Assistant licensed to practice under Chapter
458 or Chapter 459, or by a similarly licensed physician
from another state. When certification is provided on form
HSMV 83039 (revised 7/02 and later) the certifying authority's
medical license number, the state they are licensed in with
a copy of their license, and their address must be shown.
- The applicant must have either a current Florida driver
license or a Florida Identification Card issued by the Florida
Division of Driver Licenses. Additional
information and qualification details>
Types of and Fees for Disabled Parking Permits
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Four Year Permit
The four year parking permit (blue placard) expires on
the disabled person's birthday four (4) years after it
was issued. These permits may be renewed through the mail or by visiting an office.
If renewing by mail, please send a self addressed, stamped envelope. There is no charge for a four year parking permit. |
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Temporary Permit
A person whose disability is temporary may qualify for
a temporary parking permit (red placard) which may be
issued for six months. The permit may be extended to a
year without charge. The initial cost of a temporary parking
permit is $15.00. |
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Wheelchair Symbol License Plate
A person who qualifies for a disabled parking permit can be issued a wheelchair symbol license plate in lieu of the disabled parking permit. Expires yearly on the first registered owner’s birthday. There are no additional costs added to the annual registration fee.
The following is needed to obtain a wheelchair symbol license plate:
- A completed Application for Disabled Person Parking Permit HSMV 83039 or Application for International Wheelchair License Plate HSMV 83007 must be signed by the applicant and his/her physician for the license plate to be issued.
- The applicant must have either a current Florida driver license or a Florida Identification Card issued by the Florida Division of Driver Licenses.
- Proof of Florida Insurance.
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