How Do I Renew My Oregon Handicap Placard?

Each US state has its own set of laws and regulations when it comes to disabled parking. While the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) includes federal legislation designed to protect those with disabilities from discrimination, it doesn’t cover the state’s ability to make their own rules when it comes to disabled parking. What is classified as a disability varies from state to state, but only minimally, as many agree what type of health condition or ailment applies for access to a handicap parking placard.

In Oregon, the amount of options available to people who qualify for disabled parking permits is impressive, and gives disabled drivers in the state more options when it comes to disabled parking. Oregon offers a renewable parking permit, wheelchair permits, family permits, temporary permits, and a program permit. This makes it easy for people in the state or their caregivers to get a handicap placard in Oregon.

How do I get a handicap placard from the DMV in Oregon?

To get a handicap placard in the state of Oregon, you must first provide proof of your qualifying disability. The first step is getting your application. Then your primary care physician or doctor who sees you for your disability must fill out the portion of the form known as the Certificate of Disability. Once you have that, you can apply, either by going in person to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or mailing your application to the DMV headquarters in Oregon.

You must have a valid Oregon driver’s license or a qualifying identification card to apply for the parking permit at the DMV, either by mail or in person. Once your application has been processed, you will receive a permit that has the same expiration date as either your I.D. card or your valid driver’s license. In all cases, you will have to go through a process that requires you to prove your identity as well as your disability to be approved for the handicap placard. There is no fee for applying for a disability parking permit in the state of Oregon.

How much does it cost to renew a handicap placard in Oregon?

In many ways, the process for renewal is similar to the process for getting your first handicap placard. Renewable parking placards are given the same expiration date as your driver’s license or I.D. card. This makes it easy to remember to renew, because you’ll do both at the same time. When renewing your parking permit, you’ll have to go in person to a DMV field office in your area and complete a renewal application. The renewal application also has a section that needs to be filled out by your primary care physician. They will include your disability information and sign it once again for you to submit to the DMV.

You will have to provide a proof of identity upon renewal, similar to when you first applied for your disabled parking placard. Proof of identity can be your license or I.D. card. You will also have to present your social security number as well as your address as proof of residence. There is no fee to have your disabled parking permit renewed in the state of Oregon.

Does Oregon have handicap license plates?

Even with all the options for disabled parking permits available in the state, there is only one option for handicap license plates. The plates are referred to as disabled veteran plates, and for them to be valid, they have to be used with a placard. For a person to qualify, they must have a qualifying disability and have served in the military.

Overall, getting your Oregon disabled parking permit renewed is an easy and efficient process. By being able to apply for several different permits, as well as being given the option to mail in or go in person, people with qualifying disabilities in the state of Oregon can easily apply for and renew their handicap placard to give them access to the parking that they need.

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