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• Long‑term or temporary mobility impairments that severely limit walking, the use of assistive devices, or legal blindness.
• A licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, PA, or APRN must certify your condition on Form HSMV83039.
• Permanent permits are valid for 4 years and are issued at no cost.
• Temporary permits are valid for up to 6 months and require a $15 fee.
• Using someone else’s placard is a second‑degree misdemeanor, up to a $500 fine or six months in jail, plus towing and confiscation of the permit.
• Submitting false medical information can result in criminal penalties for both the applicant and the certifying physician.
• The permit must be displayed clearly on the rear view mirror when parked in a designated space.
• The Florida DMV does not automatically issue the placard. Applicants must submit their paperwork to their local Tax Collector or DMV Office.

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

• Form HSMV 83039, completed and signed by a licensed medical professional within the last 12 months
• A valid Florida driver’s license or state-issued ID card

Veteran Exemption

Veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled may qualify without a physician’s certification. Instead, submit:

• VA Form Letter 27-333, issued within the past 12 months (This replaces the medical portion of Form HSMV 83039.)

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 HSMV 83039) delivered to you via email within 24-48 hours, ready for DMV submission

Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

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

• Form HSMV 83039 (medical section may be skipped if your permit is still valid)
• Form HSMV 83146 (Replacement Affidavit)
• A copy of your current placard registration

Note:

If your disability makes it difficult or impossible to obtain a state ID, your physician can complete the exemption section on Form HSMV 83146 to waive the ID requirement.

• Expire every 4years on the holder’s birthday.
• Renewal requires a new Form HSMV83039 dated within the last 12months, no doctor’s note, no renewal.
• No fee; many counties let you renew by mail or through the MyDMV portal once your new certificate is on file.

Temporary Placards

• Valid for up to 6months; if mobility issues persist, apply for a second placard within 12months at no extra charge.

Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

• Complete Form HSMV83039 (medical certification not required if your current permit is still valid).
• Submit Form HSMV83146 (lost/stolen affidavit).
• Present both forms at any county Tax Collector or DMV service center. There’s no fee for a permanent replacement; temporary replacements follow the same $15 fee rule unless you’re within the 12‑month window.

Turnaround Time

Most Florida DMV offices issue the physical placard the same day once paperwork is complete; mail‑in requests typically arrive within 1‑3weeks (check your county office for exact timing).