DISABLED PARKING PERMITS
Depending on your situation, you may apply for the following disability permit options:
- Permanent
- Temporary
- Organizational
To get a permanent or temporary permit for yourself or dependent you will need the following:
For yourself: You and your healthcare provider must print and complete the Disabled Parking Application for Individuals form. You can find this form on the DOL website here: www.dol.wa.gov. Along with the completed application form, your provider must give you a signed prescription or an authorization letter on their office letterhead to submit with your application.. We can accept copies/scans of applications and authorization letters, however we do not accept photocopies of prescriptions.
The person requesting the temporary or permanent disabled parking privilege must sign the application, plus provide photo ID at the time of issue.
For a dependent: Your dependent's healthcare provider must print and complete the Disabled Parking Application for Individuals form. Along with the completed application form, your dependent's provider must give you a signed prescription or an authorization letter on their office letterhead to submit with your application. We do not accept photocopies of prescriptions. Caregivers, parents, and guardians signing the application for a dependent or minor child must complete a Certificate of Fact form stating their relationship to the named dependent on the application.
Once you have all of the necessary documents, bring all documents to a vehicle licensing office, like Eastside Auto Licensing, and wait for the Department of Licensing to process the application.
To get permits for organizational vehicles, you will need the following: Bring your complete Disabled Parking Application for Organizations and a copy of your current business license to a vehicle licensing office, such as Eastside Auto Licensing. If you are applying for license plates, include a copy of the vehicle's current registration.
Renewing disabled parking permits
Permanent disability placards for individuals and dependents: you must renew your and/or your dependent's permanent disability placard every 5 years. The DOL will send you a renewal notice 45 days before the expiration date. Have your doctor fill out the "healthcare provider" section of the renewal notice and provide you with a new original, signed prescription on letterhead or prescription paper. We do not accept photocopies of prescriptions.
Disabled vehicle plates and tabs for individuals: You must renew vehicle plates and tabs every year.
Disabled placards for organizations: You must renew placards every 5 years. Visit a vehicle licensing office and bring a completed Disabled Parking Application for Organizations and a copy of your current business license.
