DISABILITY PARKING PERMITS & PLATES
If you are a driver with a disability, you can apply for a special permit or a license plate that will allow you to park closer to buildings. Also, you may qualify for 1 free vehicle registration.
Requirements
To obtain a disability parking permit or plate, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping
- Cannot walk safely without using a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive device.
- Are restricted by lung disease
- Use portable oxygen
- Have a cardiac condition classified by Class III or Class IV according to the standards set by the American Heart Association
- Are severely limited in your ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition
How do I get a disability parking permit?
You must bring the Special Disability Parking Permit (form 861) to a qualified health practitioner who will complete and sign the form. Then you may email the form to doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov.
Disabled Parking Permit FAQs
There is no charge for a permit.
On your application completed by your health practitioner, the permit's expiration date will be specified.
For individuals with a permanent disability, permit renewal is required every five years. Additionally, you have the option to apply for disability license plates that include parking benefits. If your form is completed by an out-of-state doctor, you may only be issued a temporary permit for up to 6 months.
For those with a temporary disability, a permit can be issued for a duration of up to 6 months.
The expiration date will be clearly indicated on the permit.
If your vehicle is registered with a gold handicap plate or a disabled veteran plate featuring a wheelchair logo, you are authorized to use handicapped parking spaces without the need for an additional permit. These plates grant you parking privileges.
However, if your vehicle has a disabled veteran plate that does not include a wheelchair logo, you are not permitted to park in handicapped parking spaces.
For those with plates that provide parking privileges, possessing a disability permit is beneficial when using alternative vehicles, such as rental cars, as it extends your parking privileges to these vehicles.
Yes, permits are available for organizations that transport individuals with disabilities. To apply, please fill out the 'Application for Organization Disability Parking Permit' form available in PDF format.
Should you have any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to our Contract Services Unit at doa.dmv.cs@alaska.gov.
Need a replacement or looking to renew your parking permit? Visit our dedicated page here to easily request a free replacement or renew your parking permit online.
How do I get disability plates?
To apply for specialized license plates, you must be a registered owner of the vehicle and provide a completed vehicle application form along with the necessary supporting documents.
For Handicapped Plates with Parking Privileges:
- If you have previously been issued an Alaska handicapped license plate or a permanent parking permit, please indicate this on your application.
- If you have not previously had such a permit, you must provide a Special Disability Parking Permit (form 861) that demonstrates a permanent disability.
For Disabled Veteran Plates with Parking Privileges:
- You are required to provide a Special Disability Parking Permit (form 861) indicating a permanent disability.
- Additionally, you must submit a certification from the Veterans Affairs (VA) confirming a combined service-related disability of 50% or more.
For Disabled Veteran Plates Without Parking Privileges:
- You need to provide certification from the Veterans Affairs (VA) confirming a combined service-related disability of 50% or more.
What types of disability plates are available?
| PLATE NAME | INITIAL PRICE | RENEWAL FEE | NOTES | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled with Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Meet Permanent Disability Requirements (Form 861) Submit Application Online |
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| Disabled Veteran with Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Meet Permanent Disability Requirements (Form 861) and Proof of service-related disability Submit Application Online |
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| Disabled Veteran without Parking Privileges | $0 | $0 | Proof of service-related disability of combined 50% or more Submit Application Online |
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How much do disabled plates cost?
Our disabled plates are issued at no cost. Individuals are eligible to receive a disabled plate for each vehicle where they are listed as the registered owner.
Please note, while you may obtain a disabled plate for multiple vehicles, you are entitled to only one free vehicle registration. For any additional vehicles equipped with a disabled plate, standard registration fees will apply.