How to Get a Handicapped Auto Tag

Handicapped parking spots are a common sight, and a handicapped auto tag or placard can be a godsend to those in need. If you have a qualifying disability, getting this tag is not difficult. States typically require that applicants have a disability that limits their ability to walk, or a similar limitation. Check your state's requirements before applying for a handicapped tag.

Instructions

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  Contact your local department of motor vehicles. The process for getting a handicapped auto tag varies from state to state.

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  Get the application. Your state department of motor vehicles can provide you with a handicapped parking permit application. Call your local office or visit the website. For example, you can get the Florida application by visiting the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

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  Fill out the required information. Handicapped card application forms require you to include information such as your name, biographical information, the kind of permit for which you are applying and the nature of your disability.

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  Ask a doctor or other authorized medical professional to sign your application. States typically require handicapped parking applicants to verify that they have a disability.

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  Submit the application to your local department of motor vehicles or send it to the state department that provides handicapped parking tags and placards. You may have to pay a fee for the tag; this varies by state.