Check your state’s requirements and application form (state DMV or disability placard office)
Determine eligibility for a disability parking placard in your state
Get a licensed medical provider to complete and sign the required medical certification section
Gather required documents (typically a completed application, ID/driver’s license or proof of identity, and any required forms)
Submit the application by the method your state allows (online portal, mail, or in person)
Pay any required fee (or confirm if there is no fee)
If applying for a temporary placard, note the expiration date and reapply if needed
If applying for a permanent placard, confirm renewal timing and documentation requirements
After approval, receive the placard by mail or pick it up (depending on your state)
Keep the placard in the vehicle when parked in accessible spaces (follow state rules on display)
Renew before expiration as required by your state