{"id":344,"date":"2013-06-17T14:56:09","date_gmt":"2013-06-17T14:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/?page_id=344"},"modified":"2017-02-08T08:32:11","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T13:32:11","slug":"handicap-parking-permit-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/handicap-parking-permit-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a handicap parking permit in New York (NY)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_345\" style=\"width: 148px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/New-York-handicap-parking-permit-signs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-345\" class=\"size-full wp-image-345 \" alt=\"New York handicapped parking sign with details of the penalty for offenders\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/New-York-handicap-parking-permit-signs.jpg\" width=\"138\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/New-York-handicap-parking-permit-signs.jpg 138w, https:\/\/www.myparkingpermit.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/New-York-handicap-parking-permit-signs-103x300.jpg 103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New York handicapped parking sign<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#permit\">How to obtain a permit<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#fee\">Fee<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#valid\">Validity \/ expiration of permits<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#renewals\">Renewals<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#lost\">Lost, stolen, or damaged placards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hang\">Where to hang the placard<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"eligibility\">\n<h5>Who&#8217;s eligible?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Applicants must live in New York to be eligible for a permanent parking permit but do not need to be a licensed driver or own a vehicle. They must also provide proof of a qualifying disability, defined as one or more of the following\u00a0impairments, disabilities or conditions that are both permanent in nature and affect mobility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\">use\u00a0of portable oxygen;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>legal blindness;<\/li>\n<li>limited\u00a0use, or no use, of one or both legs;<\/li>\n<li>inability\u00a0to walk 200 feet without stopping;<\/li>\n<li>a\u00a0neuromuscular dysfunction that severely limits mobility;<\/li>\n<li>a\u00a0Class III or IV cardiac condition (American Heart Association standards);<\/li>\n<li>severe\u00a0\u00a0limitation in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition;<\/li>\n<li>restriction\u00a0because of lung disease to such an extent that forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for 1 second, when measured by spirometry, is less than 1 liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm\/hg of room air at rest; or<\/li>\n<li>any\u00a0other physical or mental impairment not previously listed which constitutes an equal degree of disability, and imposes unusual hardship in the use of public transportation and prevents the person from getting around without great difficulty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A state facility or agency licensed by the state or locality may also receive a parking permit for vehicles\u00a0primarily used to transport people with qualifying disabilities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"permit\">\n<h5>How to obtain a permit<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not issue handicapped parking permits. Applicants must contact the city, town, or village clerk to find out which local agency issues the permits.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the agencies follow the same guidelines for issuing the permit as the DMV does for disability license plates, but there may be some differences. Most accept Form MV-664.1, which is available at any DMV, DMV call center, or <a href=\"https:\/\/images.myparkingpermit.com\/doc\/New York online.pdf\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0some localities have their own application form, and not all localities issue temporary permits. Contact the local issuing agent for specific information on how to obtain a permit.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the form, all applicants must present proof of disability, which can be shown in one of two ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Have a medical doctor, osteopath, optometrist, or podiatrist\u00a0complete Part II (Medical Certification) of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/images.myparkingpermit.com\/doc\/New York Form MV-664-1.pdf\">Form MV-664-1<\/a>. Podiatrists\u00a0must be licensed in New York; they can certify applicants only for severe disabilities of the foot;\u00a0or<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Obtain a statement from a doctor certifying the applicant&#8217;s qualifying disability.\u00a0The statement must be less than a year old, describe the condition and how it limits mobility, be on the doctor&#8217;s letterhead, and include the doctor&#8217;s professional license number and signature. If the doctor practices outside of New York , the statement must identify his or her licensing state.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A similar statement is also acceptable from<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u00a0a hospital, clinic. or medical facility;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>the NYS Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in the NYS Department of Education; or<\/li>\n<li>the NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped in the Office of Children and Family Services (for verification of legal blindness).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants with an\u00a0obvious, visible, permanent disability, such as the complete or partial loss of a leg or foot, may have the requirement for a medical statement waived by the local issuing agent.<\/p>\n<p>To apply for a temporary permit, applicants must present the same proof of disability as required for a permanent permit. The temporary permit will allow the same access to reserved parking spaces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fee\">\n<h5>Fee<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Parking permits for disabled persons are issued free of charge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"valid\">\n<h5>Validity\/expiration of placards\/permits<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Temporary placards are valid for up to 6 months. If it is nearing expiration and the applicant still has a qualifying disability, he or she must\u00a0obtain a new medical certification before applying for another parking permit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"renewals\">\n<h5>Renewing your permit placard<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Because issuance regulations vary by locality, applicants will need to contact the local issuing agent to determine renewal procedures.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lost\">\n<h5>Lost placard\/replacement<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>Because issuance regulations vary by locality, applicants will need to contact the local issuing agent to determine procedures for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged permits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"hang\">\n<h5>Where to hang the placard\/permit<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p>The permit\u00a0is designed to hang from the rear view mirror when parked but should be removed\u00a0when the vehicle is being operated.<\/p>\n<h5>Source URL<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ny.gov\/broch\/c34.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Information from NY-DMV About Parking Permits<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/images.myparkingpermit.com\/doc\/New York Application for a Disabled Parking Permit.pdf\">Application for a Disabled Parking Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"270\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"270\">\n<h2>Things You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"55\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"..\/..\/img\/src\/uncheck-red-with-box.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Applicable Fee: No charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"55\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"..\/..\/img\/src\/uncheck-red-with-box.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Computer with Internet Access: Favorable but not mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"55\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"..\/..\/img\/src\/check-green-with-box.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Physician Certificate: Physician to certify disability in the application form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"55\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"..\/..\/img\/src\/uncheck-red-with-box.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">If the applicant has an obvious, visible, permanent disability, such as the complete or partial loss of a leg or foot,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"55\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"..\/..\/img\/src\/check-green-with-box.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Mail Original Documents: Original application form to be submitted by mail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eligibility How to obtain a permit Fee Validity \/ expiration of permits Renewals Lost, stolen, or damaged placards Where to hang the placard Who&#8217;s eligible? 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