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• Qualifying conditions include use of portable oxygen, legal blindness, limited or no use of legs, inability to walk 200 feet without stopping, neuro-muscular dysfunction, Class III or IV cardiac condition, severe limitation walking due to arthritic/neurological/orthopedic condition, or lung disease with restricted respiratory volume.
• A licensed physician, PA, APRN, optometrist, ophthalmologist, or Connecticut Board of Services and Education for the Blind member must certify your condition on Form B-225P (renewable) or Form B-225T (temporary).
• Permanent placards are valid for up to 8 years (same term as your driver’s license or ID card).
• Temporary placards are valid for up to 6 months and cannot be renewed.
• First offense parking violation: $131 fine. Subsequent offenses: $263 fine. Third or subsequent violations result in towing. Using a placard after the holder’s death: $500 fine.
• Placards must be displayed on the rearview mirror when the person with the disability is driving or is a passenger in the vehicle.
• Applications can be submitted online, in person at a DMV office, by mail, or by fax (permanent permits only).

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

New Permanent or Temporary Placard

To apply for a new disability parking placard in Connecticut, you’ll need:

• Form B-225P (renewable) or Form B-225T (temporary), completed and signed by an approved medical professional
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license or non-driver ID card number (exceptions available for certified blind, age 80+, or severely disabled)

Veteran Exemption

Veterans with PTSD and physical disabilities may submit a VA disability certificate (replaces medical certification).

Online Application

If applying through a telehealth service like ParkingMD, your physician can complete their certification section online first, then you complete your portion at the Connecticut DMV online portal to receive your disability parking permit.

Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

If your placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, you’ll need:

• Form B-225P (permanent) or Form B-225T (temporary)
• If your current permit is still valid, complete Part A only (no medical certification required)

• Valid for up to 8 years (same as driver’s license or ID term); DMV sends renewal notice approximately 45 days before expiration.
• Can renew up to 6 months prior to expiration and within 60 days after.
• Driver’s license or non-driver ID card must be renewed before placard renewal.

Temporary Placards

• Valid for up to 6 months; cannot be renewed.

Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

• Complete Form B-225P or B-225T.
• If current permit is still valid, complete Part A only (no medical certification required).
• Submit by mail, fax (permanent only), or in person.

Turnaround Time

Applications submitted in person at DMV offices are processed during your appointment. Online applications provide notification through email or phone when processed. Mail-in requests are processed and placards are mailed; specific processing times vary.