Parking Placards for Disabled Individuals

Parking Placards for Disabled Individuals

Estimated time to apply for placard: 7 minutes

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You can use this service to apply for a disability placard, or renew / replace your placard. Connecticut residents who are blind, disabled, qualifying veterans, or guardian to a disabled person, and non-residents under qualifying conditions, can request a disability placard online. You can request a renewal of a renewable disability placard within 6 months of its expiration. Temporary placards cannot be renewed.

If you are an organization who transports individuals with disabilities, learn more here.

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You will need:

  • Your first and last name
  • Your date of birth
  • Your address
  • Your Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID number, unless you qualify for an exception:

    • Certified blind (requires certification of legal blindness)
    • Age 80 or older
    • Severely disabled (for example, wheelchair bound)
    • Unable to get documents required to obtain a driver license or non-driver ID
    • Out-of-state resident injured while in Connecticut
  • Your Social Security number (optional)
  • A credit or debit card (for temporary placard transactions only)
  • A valid email address or mobile phone number
  • Completed and signed placard application (Permanent Placard Application Form or Temporary Placard Application Form)
  • Certification from a medical professional or qualifying veteran exemption documentation
Additionally, if you are a guardian applying for a placard for transport of a disabled person:

  • Power of attorney
  • Proof of date of birth of disabled person
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  • Fee to request a temporary placard is $5
  • Permanent placards have no fees
  • Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law
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You will receive notice through your verified communication method when your placard application is processed.
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  • Who is eligible
  • How to
  • Fees
  • Receipt
person outline

person outline Who is eligible

You can use this service to apply for a disability placard, or renew / replace your placard. Connecticut residents who are blind, disabled, qualifying veterans, or guardian to a disabled minor under age 18, and non-residents under qualifying conditions, can request a disability placard online. You can request a renewal of a renewable disability placard within 6 months of its expiration. Temporary placards cannot be renewed.

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You will need:

  • Your first and last name
  • Your date of birth
  • Your address
  • Your Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID number, unless you qualify for an exception:

    • Certified blind (requires certification of legal blindness)
    • Age 80 or older
    • Severely disabled (for example, wheelchair bound)
    • Unable to get documents required to obtain a driver license or non-driver ID
    • Out-of-state resident injured while in Connecticut
  • Your Social Security number (optional)
  • A credit card (for temporary placard transactions only)
  • A valid email address or mobile phone number
  • Completed and signed placard application (Permanent Placard Application Form or Temporary Placard Application Form)
  • Certification from a medical professional or qualifying veteran exemption documentation
  • Additionally, if you are a guardian applying for a placard for transport of a minor child:
  • Power of attorney
  • Proof of date of birth of child
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cash outline Fees

  • Fee to request a temporary placard is $5
  • Permanent placards have no fees
  • Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law
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receipt-outline Receipt

Your receipt will be given to you in person.
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  • Who is eligible
  • How to
  • Fees
  • Receipt
person outline

person outline Who is eligible

You can use this service to apply for a disability placard, or renew / replace your placard. Connecticut residents who are blind, disabled, qualifying veterans, or guardian to a disabled minor under age 18, and non-residents under qualifying conditions, can request a disability placard online. You can request a renewal of a renewable disability placard within 6 months of its expiration. Temporary placards cannot be renewed.

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You can also apply for a disabilty placard by submitting an application as follows:

  • Email: dmv.hpapp@ct.gov
  • Mail:
    CT DMV, Customer Service – Disabled Placards
    60 State Street
    Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525
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cash outline Fees

  • Fee to request a temporary placard is $5
  • Permanent placards have no fees
  • Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law
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receipt-outline Receipt

Your receipt will be given to you if you apply in person or sent with your placard in the mail.