Disability License Plates & Placards

If you are a resident of Oregon and have a disability, you may obtain a permit for disability parking from the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV). Below you'll find information about different types of disability placards, including regulations for handicapped parking, how to apply for disability placards, disabled parking permit renewal, and replacing placards that are lost or stolen. Renewable parking permit: For people with permanent disabilities. Wheelchair permits: For wheelchair users. Family permit: For families with at least 2 people with disabilities who live at the same address. Program permit: For organizations that transport people with disabilities. Temporary permits for: - People with temporary disabilities. People traveling outside of Oregon. NOTE: The only disability license plates in Oregon are disabled veteran plates, which must be accompanied by a disability placard for handicapped parking access. Oregon recognizes the disabled parking placards and plates issued by other states or countries, and other states honor Oregon's disability parking placards also. However, you can still apply for a duplicate disability permit to take with you while you're outside of Oregon OR a temporary permit to use while you're visiting Oregon. Renewable handicap permits expire when your Oregon driver's license or ID card expires. A completed Application for Parking Permit for an Individual with a Disability (Form 735-265) signed by a licensed physician. Documents proving your identity.

The symbol should be white on a blue background (unless temporary or otherwise designated). The placard should have an identification number, a date of expiration, as well as a seal or identification mark from an issuing authority. If you’re traveling outside of the U.S., each country has its own standards of accessibility for persons with disabilities. It is a good practice to extensively research the destination country and any specific laws that might pertain to you. It is also important to check with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs to ensure that all international driving permits are met, and that you understand all driving laws so that you can drive abroad safely. What Do I Do if My Handicap Placard Is Lost or Stolen? The loss of an accessibility permit can create difficulties, so it is best to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Fortunately, the replacement process is much more simple than the application process in many states.

It is important to meet the local DMV requirements during the replacement process, as applications may vary by state. A visit to a doctor should not be necessary. If a placard is damaged, the DMV often requests that the damaged placard be surrendered and replaced. If a placard is believed to be stolen, many states request or require a police report to be filed. It is good practice to contact the local DMV, which will provide the necessary information. A replacement placard typically takes four weeks to arrive after the submittal of a replacement application, though times may vary depending on the status of the local DMV. Contact the local DMV to request an application for a replacement accessibility permit. If you think placard was stolen, ask the local DMV if a police report needs to be filed. The placard replacement application may ask for the following: Personal contact info, including: full name, mailing address, and birthdate. The individual’s driver’s license number.

The individual’s vehicle ID number (VIN). The permit or placard’s identification number. The official document or type of permit that is being requested. The reason behind the replacement; i.e. if the placard is considered lost, stolen, not received, or damaged. If you can’t find the original receipt, complete a new Physician’s Statement for Disabled Persons Placard form (as per state) to submit with the application. How Long Does It Take to Get a Temporary Placard? A replacement placard typically takes four weeks from the submittal of a replacement application, though it may take as little as two weeks, or longer. Times vary depending on the processing status of the local DMV. What Do I Do If I Can’t Find a Handicap Spot? If no accessible parking spaces are available, the first step is to ensure that all vehicles parked in accessible spots have the correct accessibility license plates or placards.

If a vehicle is illegally parked in an accessibility space, it should be reported. Call or contact the store or facility; they may help you find alternative options for parking. If the issue is residential — you cannot find accessible parking at your place of residence — reach out to the housing provider with accommodation needs. If the housing provider refuses, you may request a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification to make your home more accessible. The FHA ensures your needs are met by making it illegal for the housing provider to refuse the request. Though a request may be submitted verbally, it is best to provide a request in writing so that you’ll have a record of the interaction in case a complaint must be filed. How Do I Report Cars Parked Illegally in a Handicap Spot? Reporting a car illegally parked in an accessible parking space requires a few steps. Gather important information. Check to make sure that the car in the accessible parking space does in fact not have the proper placard or plates.