Disabled Veteran Parking Placard Guide
State-by-state guide for 100% service-connected disabled veterans to obtain permanent disability parking placards and plates.
Important Information
- All 50 states + DC provide permanent disability parking placards for veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA.
- Placards are free for qualifying disabled veterans in every state.
- Your VA disability rating letter is the primary documentation needed in all states.
- Federal law (ADA) requires all states to honor disability placards issued by any other state.
- Contact your state's motor vehicle agency for the most current application forms and requirements.
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Showing 51 states
Alabama
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Alabama. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Alabama Department of Revenue / County Tag Office
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates are free and exempt from taxes. A separate physician-signed form is needed for the parking placard. 100% SC disability qualifies.
Alaska
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Alaska. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plate WITH wheelchair logo grants handicap parking. DV plate WITHOUT wheelchair logo does NOT allow handicap parking. Requires 50%+ SC disability for DV plate.
Arizona
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Arizona. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Permanent placards do not expire in Arizona. Veterans with 100% VA disability, loss of limbs, or total blindness qualify for additional tax exemptions.
Arkansas
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Arkansas. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: Standard DAV plate does NOT grant handicap parking. Separate disability placard needed for accessible parking spaces. 100% SC disabled veterans get free DV plate.
California
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in California. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must have 100% VA disability rating due to a condition that substantially impairs mobility, OR meet specific criteria (loss of limb use, etc.). One vehicle exempt from virtually all fees. Meter-exempt placards allow free parking at metered spaces.
Colorado
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Colorado. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates available at 50%+ SC disability. IMPORTANT: Separate handicap DV plate WITH wheelchair symbol required for accessible parking. Standard DV plate does NOT grant parking privileges.
Connecticut
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Connecticut. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Disabled veteran defined as wartime veteran with SC disabilities including amputation, blindness, paraplegia, hemiplegia, or TBI. Plates issued without charge. Renewable every 4 years.
Delaware
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Delaware. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: Standard DAV plate does NOT include handicap parking symbol. Must apply for DAV-HP version (with International Symbol of Access) for accessible parking. Plates mailed in 6-8 weeks.
Florida
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Florida. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Florida is one of the most veteran-friendly states. DV plate at 100% SC disability grants parking privileges WITHOUT needing a separate wheelchair symbol or blue card. All state/local metered parking is free.
Georgia
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Georgia. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Georgia Department of Revenue / County Tag Offices
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
100% P&T veterans get completely free DV tags. Placard can be obtained during same office visit.
Hawaii
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Hawaii. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services / County DMV
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must be 100% SC disabled. Registration fee discount of $45 on one vehicle. Must request exemption letter annually. Discount, not full waiver.
Idaho
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Idaho. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Idaho Transportation Department
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must have 100% service-connected permanent disability and honorable discharge.
Illinois
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Illinois. Minimum 10% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Illinois Secretary of State
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Requires at least 10% SC walking disability matching physician certification. Full VA Rating Decision letter with breakdown of each diagnosis required. Physician must certify that SC disability qualifies for disabled parking.
Indiana
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Indiana. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Qualifying conditions: loss of sight in both eyes, loss/permanent loss of use of feet or hands, or physical condition precluding walking without pain. Not solely based on percentage.
Iowa
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Iowa. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Iowa Department of Transportation
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
VA disability determination can substitute for medical statement. Permanent permits expire every 5 years. No cost for placard, sticker, or plate.
Kansas
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Kansas. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Kansas Division of Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates with handicap parking if: Purple Heart + 50%+ SC disabled, OR currently rated 100% disabled, OR paid at 100% rate.
Kentucky
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Kentucky. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Kentucky County Clerk Offices
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates available at 50%+ SC disability. 100% qualifies. Proof of eligibility via VA certification required.
Louisiana
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Louisiana. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
50%+ SC disability qualifies for standard DV plate. 100% disabled veterans get free lifetime plate. Standard DV may have transaction fee.
Maine
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Maine. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must have 100% service-related disability for DV plate. No fees for disability plates or placards.
Maryland
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Maryland. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
50-99% SC disabled veterans get free plates but still pay registration fees. 100% total and permanent veterans get free plates AND registration fee waiver. Must submit VA documentation.
Massachusetts
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Massachusetts. Minimum 60% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates require 60%+ SC disability with conditions specifically affecting ambulation. 100% or IU qualifies for excise tax exemption. Sales tax exempt on one passenger vehicle.
Michigan
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Michigan. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Michigan Secretary of State (SOS)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking. Must obtain separate disability placard (free) for accessible parking. HERO Act provides excise/sales tax exemption on one non-commercial vehicle.
Minnesota
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Minnesota. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services (DVS)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates provide disabled parking privileges. VA certification required. Plate fee applies but permanent placards are free.
Mississippi
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Mississippi. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Mississippi Department of Revenue / County Tax Collectors
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
100% permanent or 70%+ nonpermanent SC disability qualifies. For wheelchair-symbol decal to park in accessible spaces, additional physician certification of mobility impairment needed.
Missouri
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Missouri. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Missouri Department of Revenue
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plates do NOT grant handicap parking unless they display the wheelchair accessibility symbol. Separate permanent disabled placard is free and does not require physician statement at renewal.
Montana
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Montana. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Montana Motor Vehicle Division
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
50%+ permanent SC disability qualifies. Purple Heart recipients with 50%+ disability also qualify. DV plates entitle veteran to disabled parking.
Nebraska
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Nebraska. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plates do NOT allow parking in handicap spaces in Nebraska. Separate disability placard required for accessible parking. Must be enrolled in Nebraska Veterans Registry.
Nevada
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Nevada. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
100% SC disability required. Plates allow use of accessible parking. Full exemption from parking fees including meters charged by state or any political subdivision.
New Hampshire
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in New Hampshire. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must have total and permanent SC disability or be amputee/paraplegic from SC cause. No registration fees. Free parking in any city or town when vehicle is under owner's direct control.
New Jersey
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in New Jersey. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV/Purple Heart placard does NOT entitle holder to park in designated disability spaces. Must independently qualify for disability parking via separate persons-with-disability placard/plates. Meter exemption up to 24 hours.
New Mexico
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in New Mexico. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
50%+ SC disability qualifies. Two versions: standard DV plate and wheelchair-symbol DV plate. Up to two vehicles including motorcycles. All fees waived.
New York
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in New York. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: Must apply for Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol) version of DV plates to use accessible parking. Standard DV plate without Symbol of Access does NOT grant handicap parking.
North Carolina
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in North Carolina. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plate reserved for 100% combined rating or IU paid at 100% rate. Plate and registration fee waived. Disability placards must be recertified every 5 years.
North Dakota
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in North Dakota. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
100% SC disability or extra-schedular/IU rating totaling 100% required. DAV plates grant handicap parking. $5 plate fee.
Ohio
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Ohio. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Requires 100% SC disability rating. VA letter must be dated within the past year. All registration and service fees waived. DV plates permit use of accessible parking.
Oklahoma
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Oklahoma. Minimum 50% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Oklahoma Service / Tag Agencies
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
50%+ SC disability qualifies. Also qualifies with VA specially adapted vehicle grant or loss of limb/eye. Registration fee reduced but not eliminated.
Oregon
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Oregon. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) DMV
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DV plates available to any veteran with SC disability (even 0%). However, for handicap parking the SC disability must limit walking. Separate disability placard may be needed alongside DV plate.
Pennsylvania
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Pennsylvania. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
100% SC disability required for severely disabled veteran placard. Can self-certify with legible copy of VA letter showing 100% SC disability.
Rhode Island
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Rhode Island. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Must be 100% SC disabled. Submit Veteran Disability Parking Placard Application for approval.
South Carolina
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in South Carolina. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
For handicap parking, must also have physician certify mobility impairment on separate form. Up to 3 plates issued free (DV, DV Handicapped, DV Motorcycle).
South Dakota
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in South Dakota. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
South Dakota Department of Revenue
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Qualifying criteria based on specific conditions: VA K Award recipient, loss of extremities, or total SC disability during wartime. Not purely percentage-based.
Tennessee
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Tennessee. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Tennessee County Clerk Offices
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Qualifies with: loss/permanent loss of use of feet/hands, permanent visual impairment in both eyes, OR any SC disability determined 100% permanent total or compensated at 100%.
Texas
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Texas. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plates WITHOUT International Symbol of Access do NOT allow handicap parking. Must get ISA version for accessible spaces. 50%+ SC disability or 40%+ from lower extremity amputation qualifies. Free metered parking statewide.
Utah
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Utah. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: Utah DV plate does NOT provide handicapped parking space privileges. Must obtain separate disabled windshield placard for accessible parking. DV plate is recognition only.
Vermont
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Vermont. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
Requires Universal Medical Evaluation and Veterans' Affairs certification. Permanent disability passes valid up to 4 years.
Virginia
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Virginia. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
For DV plate WITH International Symbol of Access (handicap parking), need: MED 10 + VSA 54, OR VSA 54 signed by both medical professional and VA. One free set of plates for P&T veterans.
Washington
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Washington. Minimum 70% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
70%+ SC disability qualifies (lower threshold than most states). Free metered/timed street parking statewide. License fees exempt on one vehicle per year.
West Virginia
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in West Virginia. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: Standard DV plate does NOT grant handicap parking. Must apply for DV plate with ISA (wheelchair symbol) requiring additional mobility impairment certification. Application must be certified by WV DVA before DMV processing.
Wisconsin
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in Wisconsin.
Issuing Agency
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) DMV
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
No specific percentage required -- must have permanent SC disability that limits/impairs walking, certified by VA health care specialist. DV plates allow parking in disabled spaces EXCEPT those marked 'Blue Placard Parking Only.'
Wyoming
⚠ DV plate alone does NOT grant handicap parking in Wyoming. A separate disability placard or ISA (wheelchair symbol) version of the plate is required for accessible parking.
Issuing Agency
Wyoming Department of Transportation / County Treasurer
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
IMPORTANT: DV plates CANNOT be used to park in handicap spaces in Wyoming. Separate handicap parking placard required (free). Apply through county treasurer at least 30 days before registration expires.
District of Columbia
✓ DV plate grants handicap parking privileges in District of Columbia. Minimum 100% SC disability required.
Issuing Agency
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
Required Documentation
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
Notes
DC DMV handles placard issuance. Physician must verify impaired mobility for parking placard. Office of Veterans Affairs handles veteran plate transactions.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a general guide and may not reflect the most current state laws or regulations. Requirements and benefits can change. Always contact your state's motor vehicle agency directly for the most up-to-date information. This is not legal advice. Misuse of disability parking placards is a criminal offense in all 50 states.