How to get a handicap parking permit in North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina handicapped parking sign

Eligibility
How to obtain a permit
Fee
Validity / expiration of permits
Renewals
Lost, stolen, or damaged placards
Where to hang the placard
Miscellaneous

Persons certified by medical professionals as being unable to walk without assistance or who have restrictions caused by lung disease, defective vision, or cardiac, arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic conditions are eligible for handicap parking placards.

Applicants/guardians must complete an Application for Disability Parking Placard (MR-37A) and have a physician complete the relevant section of the application certifying the applicant’s disability. Applicants are required to furnish their proof of identity for obtaining a placard.

Both permanent and temporary placards have a $5.00 fee.

Permanent placards are valid for 5 years. Temporary placards are valid for 1 to 6 months.

Permanent placard holders must receive recertification from a physician before a new placard can be issued at expiration. Temporary placards cannot be renewed.

Lost, stolen, or damaged placards can be replaced for a fee of $5.00. Simply visit the local DMV and request a replacement there.

The placard must be hung from the rearview mirror or placed on the dashboard on the driver’s side if there is no rear view mirror.

Each eligible applicant is issued two placards.

Difficulty

Source URL

A User’s Guide to North Carolina Handicap Parking Placards and Plates
Section 20-37.6, Parking privileges for handicapped drivers and passengers

Things You’ll Need
	Applicable Fee: $5.00 for a temporary placard
	Computer with Internet Access: Favorable but not mandatory
	Physician Certificate: Physician to certify disability in the application form
	Mail Original Documents: Original application to be submitted in person or mailed