My placard was lost/stolen, can I get a replacement?
You can! Replacing a lost or stolen parking permit only requires submitting a completed
application with the Replacement and related reason checkboxes marked. If your permit is still valid, you do not need to have a healthcare provider sign the Certificate on the application.
My placard is damaged, can I get a replacement?
You can! Replacing a damaged parking permit only requires submitting a completed
application with the Replacement and related reason checkboxes marked. If your permit is still valid, you do not need to have a healthcare provider sign the Certificate on the application.
When I renew my parking permit, do I have to go through the whole process of getting my doctor to certify my disability again?
Yes. The existing certification expires when the permit does. The only time you do not have to recertify is when replacing a lost or damaged placard on a current permit since we have your certification on file from your prior application/renewal.
Can someone else submit an application for me?
Yes. Anyone can submit an
application on behalf of anyone else so long as the applicant meets the requirements for a permit and the application meets all application requirements.
I’m applying for someone who can’t sign the application, how should it be signed?
Sign the applicant’s name then write “by” and sign your name.
Do I have to come in to DMV to submit an application?
No. Applications can be submitted by fax, mail or in-person. The fax number and mailing address are at the top of the
application under Instructions. When fully staffed, DMV processes faxed and mailed applications in about 10 days. The advantage to submitting an application in a DMV office is walking out with the placard. Decals must be applied for by fax or mail.
How do I get a decal for my motorcycle/golf cart/(other)?
Fax or mail a completed
application with the appropriate Decal check box marked. If you already have a permit that is unexpired, you do not need a signed Certificate of Disability on the application.
Can I use my placard outside of Oregon?
Yes. Your permit is valid wherever you travel out of state since the disabled person symbol is nationally and internationally recognized. It is also a good idea to verify parking privileges and any associated fees by contacting the appropriate state and local agencies in your travel destination(s).
How can I find out who qualifies for a Disabled Person Parking Permit?
There are three sources for that information:
How will I know that the application my provider (or I) submitted has been received?
DMV will issue either a Permit placard/decal or, if we are unable to process your application, a notification letter. Applications are worked in the order they are received with a standard process time of 10 days from receipt. If your application was submitted more than 14 days ago and you have not received a placard or letter, please call Customer Assistance: 503-945-5000.
I see a person that walks just fine using a disabled parking permit. Why does DMV issue to people that can walk just fine?
Because not all disabilities are visible – such as a breathing or heart disorder – DMV requires a Certificate of Disability from a medical provider in order to obtain a permit.
Someone I know is using a disabled parking permit that is not theirs. What should I do?
Misuse of a disabled parking permit is a Class C traffic violation per Oregon Revised Statute
(ORS) 811.625. A second or subsequent conviction is a Class A traffic violation. Contact your local law enforcement agency to learn where and how to report it.
My parents moved to another state and got a new license and disabled parking permit there. Now, another family member is using my parent’s Oregon disabled parking permit.
When someone receives a license or identification card (credential) in another state, they must surrender their Oregon credential. Oregon DMV is then notified by that state, and any disabled parking permits that were issued to that person are automatically invalidated. DMV only accepts notice of Oregon credential surrender from the person of record or the issuing state. Contact your local law enforcement agency to learn where and how to report misuse.
A family member who has a disabled parking placard has recently passed. What do I need to do?
DMV receives the deceased notifications electronically each month from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics and Vital Records. However, you are welcome to notify DMV of the permit holder’s death by faxing or mailing a copy of one of the documents listed below to:
DMV Driver Transactions Unit
Fax: 503-945-7981
Mailing Address: 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem OR 97314
Acceptable proof of death includes:
- Death certificate,
- Court document,
- Obituary notice,
- Funeral or memorial notice,
- Police report or other notice from law enforcement,
- Signed statement containing deceased person’s name and date of birth, or
- Returned license with signed note.