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• Qualifying conditions include inability to walk 200 feet without stopping, cannot walk safely without assistive devices, lung disease with restricted respiratory volume, uses portable oxygen, Class III or IV cardiac condition, or severely limited walking due to arthritic/neurological/orthopedic condition.
• A licensed physician must certify your condition on Form MV474.
• Applicants 80 years of age and older only need to show proof of age to obtain a placard (no medical certification required).
• A Physician’s signature is not required for a person with a permanent disability when renewing a plate or placard.
• First offense parking violation: $250 fine. Subsequent offenses: $500 fine or 10-30 days imprisonment, or both. False application: $100 first offense, $200 or 10-30 days imprisonment for subsequent offenses.
• Valid placard holders who misuse their placard may receive up to a 6-month suspension or permanent revocation.
• Placards must be displayed on the front windshield rearview mirror (or dashboard if no mirror) and must be removed when the vehicle is in motion.
• The person with the disability must be the driver or passenger in the vehicle when parked in accessible spaces.
• Applications can be submitted online (age 80+ & renewals only), by mail, or in person at DMV.

To apply for, replace, or renew a Delaware 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 Delaware, you’ll need:

• Form MV474, completed and signed by a licensed physician
• Valid Delaware driver’s license or state-issued ID card

Age 80 or Older Exemption

Applicants who are 80 years of age or older may qualify without a physician’s certification. Instead, submit:

• Proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license, or ID card)

Online Doctor’s Certification

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

• A signed medical certification (Form MV474) delivered to you via email within 24-48 hours, ready for DMV submission

Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

If your placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement online using Delaware DMV’s renewal system. You’ll need:

• Valid driver’s license or ID card
• Vehicle registration
• Original permit number (if available)

• Valid for 8 years.
• No medical certification required for renewal – complete self-certification section stating the disability continues.
• Can renew online or by mail.

Temporary Placards

• Valid for a minimum of 180 days (approximately 6 months).
• Cannot be renewed – new application with physician certification required.

Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

• Apply for replacement online using Delaware DMV’s renewal system.
• Fill in required information (driver’s license, vehicle registration, original permit number if available).

Turnaround Time

Applications submitted by mail or in person are processed by the DMV. Online applications (available for age 80+ and renewals) and replacement requests are processed by the DMV, with placards typically delivered within 10 days.