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Disability Parking in Hawaii:
Everything You Need to Know

• Hawaii Disability Parking Laws

  • Qualifying conditions: Must have a mobility disability that prevents walking 200 feet without stopping to rest or requires the use of a mobility aid device (such as wheelchair, cane, crutch, walker, or other assistive device).
  • A physician or APRN with a Hawaii medical license must certify your condition on Form PA-3.
  • Temporary placards (red) are valid for up to 6 months.
  • Long term placards (blue) are valid for 6 years.
  • Disabled Paid Parking Exemption Permits (DPPEP) (green) are available for those with valid driver's licenses who cannot reach or operate parking meters due to disability. Valid for same duration as their placard.
  • Parking violations result in fines of $250 to $500. Valid permit holders who fail to display their placard pay $25 to $100. Refusing to present identification card to enforcement officer results in $250 to $500 fines.
  • Placards can be confiscated by law enforcement for unauthorized use.
  • The placard must be hung from the rearview mirror or displayed on the dashboard when parked. Remove when driving.
  • Applications are processed by the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) and county issuing sites.

• Documents You’ll Need

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

  New Temporary or Long Term Placard

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

  • Form PA-3, with physician or APRN completing Side 2
  • A copy of your valid ID
  • Submit to county issuing site (in person or by mail)
  • Physician/APRN signature is valid for 60 days (temporary placard) or 180 days (long term placard)

  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 PA-3) delivered to you via email within 24-48 hours, ready for county submission

  Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement

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

  • Form PA-3 (complete Side 1 only)
  • A copy of your valid ID
  • Submit to county issuing site
  • No medical certification required if your current permit is still valid
  • Mutilated placards can be replaced at no charge when submitted to county issuing site

  Note:

  You may apply for a second temporary placard with the same expiration date as the first. Applications take 3-4 weeks to process. If the placard recipient is unable to be present, appropriate arrangements can be made through the county issuing site.

• Permanent Placards

  • Expire every 6 years.
  • Renewal requires Form PA-3 with physician/APRN certification (Side 2).
  • Submit by mail only to: DCAB, P.O. Box 3377, Honolulu, HI 96801.
  • You may apply up to 60 days before expiration.

  Temporary Placards

  • Valid for up to 6 months.
  • Renewal requires Form PA-3 with physician/APRN certification.
  • Submit to county issuing site.

  Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard

  • Complete Form PA-3 (Side 1 only).
  • Provide a copy of your valid ID.
  • Submit to county issuing site.
  • No medical certification required if your current permit is still valid.
  • Mutilated placards replaced at no charge; lost/stolen/confiscated placards have a replacement process.

  Turnaround Time

  Applications typically take 3-4 weeks to process. Contact your county issuing site or DCAB for specific processing times.