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Disability Parking in New Hampshire:
Everything You Need to Know

• New Hampshire Disability Parking Laws

  • Qualifying conditions include inability to walk without assistive devices, lung disease with forced expiratory volume less than 1 liter, Class 3 or Class 4 cardiac condition, or severe limitation in walking ability due to arthritic/neurological/orthopedic or other disabling condition.
  • A licensed physician must certify your condition on Form RDMV130 with a brief description of the medical condition and how it limits your ability to walk.
  • Permanent placards are valid for up to 5 years (expire on same date as driver's license or ID).
  • Temporary placards are valid for up to 6 months.
  • Unauthorized use can be reported to local police. Making false statements is subject to penalties.
  • Placards are assigned to individuals, not vehicles, and are nontransferable.
  • The placard must be displayed on the rearview mirror when parked and removed when driving.
  • You may park free in any state or municipal parking areas that charge fees.
  • Each qualified individual may receive either two placards OR one placard and one walking disability license plate.

• Documents You’ll Need

  To apply for, replace, or renew a New Hampshire disability parking placard or license plates, here's what you need:

  New Permanent or Temporary Placard

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

  • Form RDMV130, completed and signed by both applicant and physician
  • Brief description of medical condition and how it limits ability to walk

  New Walking Disability License Plates

  To apply for new walking disability license plates in New Hampshire (permanent disability only), you'll need:

  • Form RDMV130, completed and signed by both applicant and physician
  • Copy of current vehicle registration
  • Completed Application for Initial Plates (RDMV 120)

  Veteran Exemption

  New Hampshire offers specialized disability license plates for disabled veterans. Contact the NH DMV for specific application requirements and veteran status verification.

  Online Doctor's Certification

  If applying through a telehealth service like ParkingMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:

  • A completed Form RDMV130 (within 24-48 hours) signed by your physician with description of your medical condition, ready for DMV submission

  Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

  • Mail a letter to NH DMV stating placard is lost or stolen
  • Include your name, address, date of birth, and phone number
  • If you have two placards, include the number from remaining placard

• Permanent Placards

  • Expire after up to 5 years on same date as driver's license or ID.
  • Renewal requires new Form RDMV130 with medical certification.

  Temporary Placards

  • Valid for up to 6 months.
  • Must re-apply with new medical certification if still needed after expiration.

  Walking Disability License Plates

  • Must have valid placard to renew plates.
  • Renew at town clerk's office with vehicle registration.

  Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

  • Mail a letter to NH DMV with your name, date of birth, address, and phone number. Include remaining placard number if applicable. Maximum of 2 replacements per individual.

  Turnaround Time

  Applications can be submitted by mail or in person at any NH DMV registration office. Processing time varies, but applicants can generally expect to receive their placard within a few weeks. In-person applications may receive faster processing.