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Disability Parking in Indiana:
Everything You Need to Know
Indiana Disability Parking Laws
- Qualifying conditions include physical disability requiring use of wheelchair, walker, braces, or crutches, loss of use of one or both legs, severe restriction in mobility due to pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, arthritic condition, or orthopedic or neurological impairment, or blindness/visual impairment.
- A physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist must certify your condition on State Form 42070.
- Permanent placards do not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent.
- Temporary placards are valid for up to 1 year or the date indicated by the health care provider, whichever occurs first.
- Making false representations to obtain a disability placard is a Class C misdemeanor.
- Parking in a designated space without proper credentials is a Class C misdemeanor.
- The placard must be displayed on the dashboard when parked in a designated space.
- The Indiana BMV issues the placard. Applicants must submit paperwork by mail or in person at any BMV branch office.
Documents You’ll Need
To apply for, replace, or renew an Indiana 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 Indiana, you'll need:
- State Form 42070 (Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard), with Section 4 completed and signed by a physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist
If Someone is Signing on Behalf of Applicant
If you are signing on behalf of the disabled applicant, you must provide:
- Copy of authorization document (POA, guardianship papers, etc.)
- Copy of your state-issued driver's license or identification card
- Must print your position next to your signature (e.g., parent, guardian, POA)
Veteran Exemption
Disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate. Instead, submit:
- Form 32584 (Certification of Eligibility for Veteran License Plates), completed by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (Disability must be at least 50% service-connected, with at least 30% relating to mobility impairment.)
Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement
If your placard is lost or stolen, you'll need to provide:
- State Form 42070 (medical certification may be skipped if your permit is still valid)
Permanent Placards
- Do not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent.
- No renewal required unless physician certification expires or is no longer valid.
- If renewal needed, submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider.
Temporary Placards
- Valid for up to 1 year or the date indicated by health care provider, whichever occurs first.
- If disability persists after expiration, submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider.
Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard
- Complete State Form 42070 (medical certification in not required if your current permit is still valid).
- Submit at any Indiana BMV branch office or by mail
Turnaround Time
Applications submitted by mail may take up to 7 business days to process. For immediate service, visit any Indiana BMV branch office in person with completed paperwork. If documents are missing or incomplete, the entire application will be returned to sender.
Indiana Disability Parking Laws
- Qualifying conditions include physical disability requiring use of wheelchair, walker, braces, or crutches, loss of use of one or both legs, severe restriction in mobility due to pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, arthritic condition, or orthopedic or neurological impairment, or blindness/visual impairment.
- A physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist must certify your condition on State Form 42070.
- Permanent placards do not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent.
- Temporary placards are valid for up to 1 year or the date indicated by the health care provider, whichever occurs first.
- Making false representations to obtain a disability placard is a Class C misdemeanor.
- Parking in a designated space without proper credentials is a Class C misdemeanor.
- The placard must be displayed on the dashboard when parked in a designated space.
- The Indiana BMV issues the placard. Applicants must submit paperwork by mail or in person at any BMV branch office.
Documents You’ll Need
To apply for, replace, or renew an Indiana 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 Indiana, you’ll need:
- State Form 42070 (Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard), with Section 4 completed and signed by a physician with valid and unrestricted license, advanced practice nurse, chiropractor, or podiatrist
If Someone is Signing on Behalf of Applicant
If you are signing on behalf of the disabled applicant, you must provide:
- Copy of authorization document (POA, guardianship papers, etc.)
- Copy of your state-issued driver’s license or identification card
- Must print your position next to your signature (e.g., parent, guardian, POA)
Veteran Exemption
Disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate. Instead, submit:
- Form 32584 (Certification of Eligibility for Veteran License Plates), completed by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (Disability must be at least 50% service-connected, with at least 30% relating to mobility impairment.)
Lost or Stolen Placard Replacement
If your placard is lost or stolen, you’ll need to provide:
- State Form 42070 (medical certification may be skipped if your permit is still valid)
Permanent Placards
- Do not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent.
- No renewal required unless physician certification expires or is no longer valid.
- If renewal needed, submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider.
Temporary Placards
- Valid for up to 1 year or the date indicated by health care provider, whichever occurs first.
- If disability persists after expiration, submit new State Form 42070 completed by health care provider.
Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Placard
- Complete State Form 42070 (medical certification in not required if your current permit is still valid).
- Submit at any Indiana BMV branch office or by mail
Turnaround Time
Applications submitted by mail may take up to 7 business days to process. For immediate service, visit any Indiana BMV branch office in person with completed paperwork. If documents are missing or incomplete, the entire application will be returned to sender.
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FAQs
How do I apply for a disability parking permit in Indiana?
To apply through an online service like ParkingMD, start by completing a quick evaluation with a licensed healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. If you're approved, you'll receive your medical certificate & completed Form 42070 within 24-48 hours. You can submit your completed State Form 42070 by mail or in person at any Indiana BMV branch office. First-time BMV customers must provide mailing address and gender information.
Can out-of-state visitors use their disability placards in Indiana?
Yes, Indiana recognizes valid disability placards and license plates issued by other U.S. states. Visitors can use their existing placard to access accessible parking spaces while in Indiana. Just make sure it's clearly displayed and up-to-date. The placard must be displayed on the dashboard when parked in a designated space. You do not need to apply for an Indiana placard if you already have a valid out-of-state permit.
What are the parking rules and regulations for disability placards in Indiana?
Your Indiana disability placard must be displayed on the dashboard when parked in a designated accessible parking space. The placard is only valid when the authorized person with a disability is present. Parking placards and plates are NOT transferable. Permanent placards do not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent; temporary placards are valid for up to 1 year.
Violations result in Class C misdemeanor charges for both making false representations to obtain a placard and for parking illegally in designated spaces without proper credentials. Indiana law prohibits parking in areas marked "no parking or standing at any time" even with a valid placard.
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