Permanent Disabled Parking Placards
Replacements
Replace your permanent disabled parking placards or plates:
- Online
- By mail
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
P. O. Box 85815
Richmond, VA 23285-5815
- In person at any DMV customer service center or DMV Select office.
A certification from a physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist or chiropractor is NOT required to replace a permanent placard.
Renewals
Your permanent disabled parking placard will be automatically renewed and mailed to the address on file with DMV approximately 60 days before its expiration date. No action is required unless your address has changed. If your address is not current, please update it to avoid delays.
Temporary Placards
Temporary disabled parking placards are valid for up to 12 months and cannot be renewed.
If you have more than 30 days left before its expiration, you can replace a lost or stolen temporary placard:
- Online
- By mail
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
P. O. Box 85815
Richmond, VA 23285-5815
- In person at any DMV customer service center or DMV Select office
To request a replacement by mail or in person, you must submit a Disabled Parking Plates or Placard Application (MED 10). You will NOT need a new certification from a physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist or chiropractor for a replacement.
If your temporary placard expires within 30 days, you cannot request a replacement. You must apply for a new placard.
Institutional or Organizational Placards
Institutional/organizational disabled parking placards are valid for five years and cannot be renewed.
Institutions or organizations must reapply using a new Institutional/organizational Disabled Parking Plate or Placard Application (MED 11). The new placard will be valid for another five years.
Renew Disabled Parking Plates
To renew disabled parking plates, simply renew your vehicle registration.
Placard Delivery Status
You may determine the delivery status of your placard using the Disabled Placard Delivery Status transaction.