For California Residents
A licensed California physician reviews your medical records, signs the DMV's required form (REG 195), and sends it to your inbox — usually the same day. You take it to the DMV. They issue your placard. No driving to a doctor's office. No waiting weeks.
A short message from our Head of Medical Team.
Honest answers to the questions you're probably thinking
These are the four questions almost every patient asks before they apply.
We'll answer them straight.
Probably not, once you add it up. A doctor's visit in California typically runs $150–$300 with insurance and copays. Then add the wait: 3 to 6 weeks for an appointment is normal. And many primary care doctors won't sign the REG 195 because it's outside their typical practice. Our flat fee is less than most copays, with same-day turnaround.
Yes. The California DMV requires Form REG 195 signed by a licensed medical practitioner. That's exactly what our physicians provide. Every doctor on our team holds an active California medical license verifiable on the California Medical Board's public registry. We've helped 33,000+ patients across the country, including thousands of Californians who've walked out of the DMV with their placard the same day.
It's exceptionally rare, and when it happens it's almost always a paperwork issue (mismatched name, missing signature) — not a medical issue. We pre-fill your forms with your DMV-matching information to prevent this. If the DMV rejects your form due to anything on our end, we fix it free. If you can't use our signed form for any reason, our money-back guarantee still applies.
Yes — and most patients are surprised at how easy this is. After you sign up, we send you a simple guide for requesting records from your doctor. Usually it's a 2-minute call or an online portal request, and most patients have what they need within a day. If you've ever been treated for your condition, the records exist; we'll help you get them.
How It Works
Answer a few questions about your condition and upload your medical records. Don't have them? We'll help you get them.
A California-licensed physician reviews your records, determines eligibility, and signs your REG 195 form.
Your signed form arrives by mail – usually within 3-5 business days. Upload to the CA DMV online. The DMV issues your placard.
If our physician doesn’t approve your evaluation, you get a full refund —
no forms, no phone calls, no questions. The risk is on us.
From Californians like you
We've helped over 33,000 patients get the documents they needed for their handicap parking permits — including thousands across California.
It was a very easy process. Filled out the forms, sent them in, and by the next AM received the signed forms back. Went to the DMV and by 10 AM had my placard. Easy peasy.
This process was amazingly simple. It saved me so much time. Especially since I'm dealing with a back injury and it would have made things so difficult to schedule and then make it to the appointments.
Very convenient and extremely easy in scheduling an appointment with a Dr. Our regular Dr was booked for months.
It was fast — the doctor reviewed all my medical reports and X-rays, met with me, and signed off. In California you finish the process online. That simple.
It helps me with getting in and out of stores without having to suffer with more pain.
Common questions
Once you have the signed REG 195 from us (usually within 24 hours), you can take it to any California DMV office — most patients walk out the same day with their placard in hand. Mail-in applications typically take 2–4 weeks.
That depends on your medical condition, and the determination is made by the physician based on your records. Permanent placards are issued for permanent disabilities (valid 2 years, renewable without re-certification). Temporary placards are valid up to 180 days for shorter-term conditions.
For a California permanent or temporary placard, yes — you must be a California resident with a CA driver's license, ID card, or proof of residency. If you're a non-resident visiting California, you can apply for a 90-day Travel Placard. We can help with both.
Yes. California placards are recognized in all 50 states and most U.S. territories under reciprocity agreements. You can also use your placard in rental cars when you're driving them.
Yes. We're HIPAA-compliant and use bank-level encryption for all medical records and payment information. Your records are reviewed only by your assigned California-licensed physician and never shared without your written consent.
VA medical records and service-connected disability documentation are fully accepted. Our team includes a physician who specializes in VA records review. Veterans receive a $20 discount with the code VETERAN20 at checkout.
Know before you apply
Any person with a permanent or temporary disability that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility is eligible for a handicap placard in California. Common qualifying conditions include:
A licensed medical practitioner must complete the medical certification section on Form REG 195. Disabled veterans with qualifying disabilities may also be eligible for Disabled Veterans License Plates.
You can complete your evaluation entirely online. You'll receive a signed Form REG 195 by email, typically within 24 hours, ready for DMV submission.
Valid for 2 years and expire June 30 of odd-numbered years. Renewal notices are sent automatically every 6 years — no medical re-certification required.
Valid up to 180 days or until a date specified by your physician, whichever is sooner. Each new temporary placard requires a new medical certification.
Valid up to 90 days for non-residents visiting California.
Ready when you are
A licensed California physician will review your records and sign
your DMV form — usually within 24 hours. Approved or you don't
No charge until you're approved · Klarna available · HIPAA-secure
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