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Apply for a disabled parking permit in Oregon

Oregon DMV issues disabled parking placards at no charge when a healthcare provider certifies the disability on the application.

Steps

5 steps
  1. Get your provider to certifyA physician, physician associate, nurse practitioner or optometrist certifies the disability on the application.
  2. Use the right application formThe same form is used for new, renewal and replacement requests, depending on permit type.
  3. Submit it at DMVYou usually leave with your placard. There may be a wait.
  4. Or send it by email, fax or mailEmail ORDMVDriverTrans@odot.oregon.gov or fax 503-945-5181. Your placard is mailed to you.
  5. Wait for your placardIf you applied by fax, email or mail, it can take up to three weeks.

Bring

  • Provider-certified application form
  • Oregon driver license or ID card
Replacing an unexpired placard does not need a new certificate of disability; renewing does.

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