How to get a handicap parking permit in Oklahoma (OK)
Eligibility
How to obtain a permit
Fee
Validity / expiration of permits
Renewals
Lost, stolen, or damaged placards
Where to hang the placard
Who’s eligible?
A person is eligible to receive a physical disability parking placard if he or she
- cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest;
- must use portable oxygen;
- cannot walk without the use of or assistance from a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistant device;
- is restricted to such an extent that the person’s forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for 1 liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 MM/HG on room air at rest;
- has functional limitations that are classified in severity as Class III or IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association;
- is severly limited in his or her ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, or conditions due to pregnancy;
- is certified legally blind; or
- is missing one or more limbs, which impairs mobility.
How to obtain a permit
Applicants must complete the Physical Disability Parking Placard form, which must be certified by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner attesting that the applicant has a physical disability. The completed form must then be mailed to
Department of Public Safety Driver Compliance Div. – Physical Disability PO Box 11415 Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0415Fee
There is no fee for placards.
Validity/expiration of placards/permits
Permanent placards are valid for 5 years. Temporary placards are valid for the duration of the disability, which shall not exceed 6 months.
Renewing placards
Applicants who wish to renew placards must follow the same procedure for requesting a new permit.
Lost placard/replacement
In case a placard is lost or destroyed, the owner may apply for a replacement in writing to the Department of Public Safety. The replacement placard will be issued with the same expiration date as the original placard.
Where to hang the placard/permit
The placard must be hung from the rear view mirror so that it is visible from the front and rear windshield of the vehicle.
Difficulty
Source URL
Physical Disability Temporary Placard
Things You’ll Need |
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Applicable Fee: $1.00 for a disabled parking permit |
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Computer with Internet Access: Favorable but not mandatory |
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Physician Certificate: Physician to certify disability in the application form |
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Mail Original Documents: Original application to be submitted by mail |
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