How to Obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in Virginia

Any resident of Virginia who is disabled can apply for disabled parking placards or disability license plates. Qualifying permanent or temporary disabilities under Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) rules include limited mobility or when walking safety is difficult due to blindness, Alzheimer's or other conditions. Read on to learn how to obtain a disabled parking permit in Virginia.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Check the qualifying disability conditions defined on the Virginia DMV website to decide if your disability meets the rules for issuance of disability plates or placards.

2. Print the Disabled Parking Placard or License Plate Application Form MED 10 from the Virginia DMV website. Complete the sections pertaining to applicant information, including the selection of disabled parking placards or disability plates. You must also certify that you are disabled at the bottom of the form.

3. Provide your physician or other authorized medical practitioner with the application so that the certification on the back of the form can be completed, including whether the disability is temporary or permanent. The estimated beginning and ending dates of any temporary disability must also be shown.

4. Send the completed application form to the Virginia DMV at the address shown on the form along with a check for any applicable fees. Note that only one disabled parking placard is issued to an individual.

Tips & Warnings

• The disabled parking placard is renewable online for a small fee. It doesn't require a doctor's recertification and is valid for five years.
• Misuse or alteration of disabled parking placards may result in fines, up to six months in jail and/or revocation of disabled parking permits.

Resources

• Virginia DMV Website