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Disability Parking Certificates and License Plates
Apply for disability parking certificates and license plates at any Washington County License Center location. To qualify for a disability parking certificate, you must submit an application completed by your physician.
A temporary 90-day certificate will be issued upon returning your completed application. Disability plates and certificates are mailed to you by the State of Minnesota. If you do not receive your placard or plates within 90 days, please contact the Minnesota Department of Public Safety at 651-297-3377.
Apply for a Disability Parking Certificate
Disability parking certificates are issued to individuals (drivers or non-drivers) and to institutions that transport persons who have disabilities. Certificates are transferable to any vehicle transporting a person with a disability.
Apply online, print a Disability Parking Application (PDF) or obtain an application from any Washington County License Center. Your medical provider must complete and sign the health professional medical statement section of the application.
Submit Applications
Return your application and payment to:
- Dropbox: Locate a Washington County License Center dropbox
- In-person: At any Washington County License Center location
- Mail to DVS:
Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-5164
Renew a Disability Parking Certificate
If you are renewing an expiring permanent (six-year validity) certificate, submit the renewal card sent by the State of Minnesota or complete an application (PDF). The applicant's signature is required, the physician's signature is not required. For all other expiring certificates, (temporary, short-term or long-term), signatures are required from the physician and applicant.
Fees
Fees may apply and vary depending on the length of validity of the certificate indicated by the physician on the application. Find more information regarding fees from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Learn more about eligibility and qualifications for a disability parking certificate at Minnesota DVS.
Disability License Plates
The applicant must be one of the following:
- A person with a permanent disability who is the owner or primary operator of the vehicle the plates will be on.
- The custodial parent or guardian applying for a minor with a permanent disability.
- The owner of a rental vehicle modified for and only used by people with permanent physical disabilities.
The application (PDF) for disability plates must be completed and returned to a Washington County License Center or completed online. A permanent Disability Parking Certificate or a permanent Disability Parking Certificate Application must accompany the disability license plate application. Long-term, Short-term, and Temporary disability parking certificate holders do not qualify for disability plates.
Fees
The fee for disability license plates is $23.50. Find more information regarding fees from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.