How Do I Get A Handicap Parking Permit In San Jose?
Disabled drivers who live in San Jose, California, are entitled to use the city’s disabled parking infrastructure. San Jose’s disabled parking program exists to improve the lives of disabled residents and visitors to the city, and to enable easier access to the city’s amenities.
So, how do you get a handicap parking permit in San Jose? What types of San Jose disabled parking permits are available? And what are the qualifying conditions for a handicap permit in San Jose? Below, we’ll answer these important questions and more.
Accessible Parking In San Jose
The city of San Jose is well stocked with accessible parking spaces. This website shows the location of parking for people with disabilities in downtown San Jose.
Who Issues San Jose Handicap Parking Cards?
San Jose handicap parking permits are issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
How Do I Get A Handicap Parking Permit In San Jose?
To get a handicap parking permit in San Jose, you should begin by having a telemedicine consultation with a California-licensed medical professional. This can be done at the Dr. Handicap online clinic.
Once a state-licensed medical professional verifies your disability, they will fill in the Doctor’s Certification section of a handicap parking application form. You will then submit the completed application form to the California DMV along with any necessary fee (permanent permits are free and temporary permits cost $6).
You can submit your application in person at your local DMV office or by mailing it to:
- DMV Placard
PO Box 932345
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450
What Types Of San Jose Disabled Parking Permits Are Available?
There are four types of handicap parking permits available in San Jose:
- Permanent handicap parking placard or license plate
- Temporary handicap parking placard
- Organization handicap parking placard
- Disabled Veterans license plate
Who Can Verify An Application For A Handicap Parking Permit In San Jose?
Several different types of medical professionals can verify an application for a handicap parking permit in San Jose:
- Licensed physician
- Surgeon
- Nurse practitioner
- Physician assistant
- Certified nurse-midwife
- Licensed chiropractor
- Licensed optometrist
What Are The Qualifying Conditions For A Handicap Parking Permit In San Jose?
You will qualify for a handicap parking permit in San Jose if:
- You have lost the use of both hands or one or both lower extremities
- You have a disease that impairs or interferes with mobility
- You are unable to walk without the aid of an assistive device
- You have visual problems, including lower vision or partial-sightedness
How Long Are San Jose Handicap Parking Permits Valid?
San Jose handicap parking permits are valid for either:
- Two years (permanent disabled parking placards) or
- Six months (temporary disabled parking placards)
How Do You Renew A Handicap Parking Permit In San Jose?
You can renew a handicap parking permit in San Jose by submitting an application form in person at your local DMV office or by mailing it to:
- DMV Placard
PO Box 932345
Sacramento, CA 94232-3450
Can I Get A Handicapped Parking Space In Front Of My House In San Jose?
You can request the installation of a residential disabled parking space in front of your house by phoning (408) 535-3850 or submitting an email request to traffic.safety@sanjoseca.gov.
Parking Rules In San Jose
A San Jose handicap parking permit entitles its holder to park:
- In designated disabled parking spaces (marked with the International Symbol of Access)
- Next to a blue curb (which marks spaces that are authorized for disabled permit holders)
- Next to a green curb for up to 72 hours
- In metered, on-street spaces for free
San Jose permit-holders are not entitled to park:
- In spaces marked with a crosshatched pattern next to a disabled space
- Next to a red, yellow, or white curb
Where Can I Use A San Jose Handicap Parking Permit?
San Jose handicap parking permits are valid in:
- All US states
- All US overseas territories
- Canada
- Mexico
- UK
- EU
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand