Get Your Indiana
Handicap Parking Permit
Online Today

Disability Parking in Indiana:
Everything You Need to Know

• Indiana Disability Parking Laws

  • Qualifying conditions include physical disability requiring use of wheelchair, walker, braces, or crutches, loss of use of one or both legs, severe restriction in mobility due to pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, arthritic condition, or orthopedic or neurological impairment, or blindness/visual impairment.
  • A physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist must certify your condition on State Form 42070.
  • Permanent placards are valid for 4 years.
  • Temporary placards are valid for up to 4 months or the date indicated by the health care provider, whichever occurs first.
  • Making false representations to obtain a disability placard is a Class C misdemeanor.
  • Parking in a designated space without proper credentials is a Class C misdemeanor.
  • The placard must be displayed on the dashboard when parked in a designated space.
  • The Indiana BMV issues the placard. Applicants must submit paperwork by mail or in person at any BMV branch office.

• Documents You’ll Need

  To apply for, replace, or renew an Indiana disability parking placard, the required documents vary slightly depending on your situation. Here's a breakdown:

  New Permanent or Temporary Placard

  To apply for a new disability parking placard in Indiana, you'll need:

  • State Form 42070 (Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard), with Section 4 completed and signed by a physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist

  If Someone is Signing on Behalf of Applicant

  If you are signing on behalf of the disabled applicant, you must provide:

  • Copy of authorization document (POA, guardianship papers, etc.)
  • Copy of your state-issued driver's license or identification card
  • Must print your position next to your signature (e.g., parent, guardian, POA)

  Veteran Exemption

  Disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate. Instead, submit:

  • Form 32584 (Certification of Eligibility for Veteran License Plates), completed by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (Disability must be at least 50% service-connected, with at least 30% relating to mobility impairment.)

  Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

  If your placard is lost or stolen, you'll need to provide:

  • State Form 42070 (medical certification may be skipped if your permit is still valid)

• Permanent Placards

  • Valid for 4 years and require renewal.
  • Submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider to renew your placard.

  Temporary Placards

  • Valid for up to 4 months or the date indicated by health care provider, whichever occurs first.
  • If disability persists after expiration, submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider.

  Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

  • Complete State Form 42070 (medical certification in not required if your current permit is still valid).
  • Submit at any Indiana BMV branch office or by mail

  Turnaround Time

  Applications submitted by mail may take up to 7 business days to process. For immediate service, visit any Indiana BMV branch office in person with completed paperwork. If documents are missing or incomplete, the entire application will be returned to sender.