Disabled Person Parking Permits

Requirements

Renewable, Temporary, & Wheelchair Permits

Have a valid Oregon Driver License or ID Card; and
Doctor signature on the application.

Your doctor must certify that you have a need for the permit.

Oregon Wounded Warrior Permit

Have a valid Oregon Driver License or ID Card.
Doctor signature on the application.
Provide a letter from the Veterans’ Administration indicating 50% or greater service connected disability; and
A discharge status other than dishonorable.

How To Apply

Submit the appropriate application below. There is no fee for the permit.

Applications:

Application for an individual person with a disability.
Application for families with two or more disabled people (you must apply by mail).
Application for Programs that transport people with disabilities (you must apply by mail). You can have this form mailed to you by contacting the Driver Transactions Unit at 503-945-5033, or by writing to DMV Driver Transactions Unit – Permit Clerks at 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem OR 97314.

Note: You must turn in a new certificate of disability each time you renew your parking permit.

Types of Permits

Renewable (dark blue) and Temporary (red):

Allows parking in a public parking zone that has a limit of more than 30 minutes; and
Allows parking in any space reserved for disabled person parking, except for “wheelchair user only” spaces.

Wheelchair User Permit (medium blue):

Allows parking in a public parking zone that has a limit of more than 30 minutes without paying the parking meter fee;*
Allows parking in a public parking zone that has a limit of more than 30 minutes without being charged overtime penalties;* and
Allows parking in any space reserved for disabled person parking.

Oregon Wounded Warrior Permit

Allows parking in a public parking zone that has a limit of more than 30 minutes without paying the parking meter fee;* and
Allows parking in a public parking zone that has a limit of more than 30 minutes without being charged overtime penalties.*

*Check local parking laws.

You can’t use your permit to park where:

Parking is only permitted for 30 minutes or less;
No parking is allowed;
No late evening or overnight parking is allowed; or
Parking is reserved for special types of vehicles.

Returning Your Placard

You must return your permit to DMV when you move out-of-state. If you are returning a permit by mail, please include a note with a brief explanation of why it is being returned.

When DMV Invalidates a Permit

DMV will invalidate a disability parking permit when:

DMV receives notice that the permit holder (excluding Family or Program permits) is deceased.
The permit holder (excluding Family or Program permits) surrendered their Oregon driver license, permit or ID card in another jurisdiction.
DMV determines the permit was issued under fraudulent circumstances.
The person, program, or family no longer qualifies for the permit.