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Accessibility Parking Permits for Individuals

Apply for an accessibility parking permit or renew/replace your permit. 

Accessibility Parking Permits for Individuals

Apply for an accessibility parking permit or renew/replace your permit. 

Estimated time to apply for permit: 7 minutes

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Connecticut residents who are blind, disabled, qualifying veterans, or guardian to a disabled person, and non-residents under qualifying conditions, can request an accessibility parking permit online. You can request a renewal of an accessibility parking permit up to 6 months prior to its expiration and within 60 days after its expiration. Temporary permits cannot be renewed.

 

If you are an organization who transports individuals with disabilities, learn more here.

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You will need:

  • Your first and last name
  • Your date of birth
  • Your address
  • Your Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID number unless you qualify for an exception. There may be reasons why an individual does not have, or cannot provide, a Connecticut license or ID number as required on the placard application (some examples listed below). An application with medical certification must still be submitted by every placard applicant.
  • Certified blind (requires certification of legal blindness)
  • Age 80 or older
  • Severely disabled (for example, wheelchair bound)
  • Unable to get documents required to obtain a driver license or non-driver ID
  • Out-of-state resident injured while in Connecticut
  • Your Social Security number (optional)
  • A credit or debit card (for temporary permit transactions only)
  • A valid email address or mobile phone number
  • Completed and signed permit application (Renewable Permit Application Form or Temporary Permit Application Form)
  • Certification from a medical professional or qualifying veteran exemption documentation
Additionally, if you are a guardian applying for a permit for transport of a disabled person:

  • Legal guardianship paperwork
  • Proof of date of birth of disabled person
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  • Fee to request a temporary placard is $5
  • Renewable placards have no fees
  • Refunds will not be given unless permitted under law
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You will receive notice through your verified communication method when your placard application is processed.