tax.utah.gov
Publication 11
Revised 8/07
Disabled PersonsÊ Plates & Placards
Utah State Tax Commission Division of Motor Vehicles 210 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84134 (801) 297-7780 1-800-368-8824 www.dmv.utah.gov
If you need an accomodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Tax Commission at (801) 297-3811, or TDD (801) 297-2020. Please allow three working days for a response.
Qualifications for Disabled Parking
Disabled individuals can qualify for disabled person's license plates, that are mounted on their car in place of regular license plates; or disabled person's placards, that are hung from the rear view mirror of their car. These plates and/or placards allow the disabled person to park in specially marked parking areas that are convenient to the entrances of public buildings. Federal and state law defines "disabled" as a person who meets at least one of the following six criteria: 1) cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest; 2) cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other devices; 3) is restricted by lung disease to a specific standard; 4) uses portable oxygen; 5) has a cardiac condition to a specific standard; or 6) is severely limited in their ability to walk, due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition.
Where to Park
Any vehicle displaying a disabled person's plate or placard may park without charge, for reasonable periods of time, in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas. They are not valid for parking in zones marked for emergency use. Only vehicles displaying a disabled person's plate or placard, and transporting a qualified disabled person, may park in a parking space that is clearly identified as reserved for use by a disabled person.
Plates and Placards from Other States
The parking privileges granted to disabled residents of Utah are also extended to residents of other states, Canada, or Mexico while visiting Utah.
Extra Placards for Additional Vehicles
In addition to your disabled license plates, you may receive one permanent disabled placard which may be used in any vehicle when transporting a qualified disabled person.
Obtaining Plates or Placards
Application for a disabled person's plate or placard may be obtained online at dmv.utah.gov, or at your local motor vehicle office. Complete application and physician certification may be mailed to the Utah State Tax Commission DMV or taken to a local DMV office. Approval will require a Form TC-842, Disabled Person And Physician Disability Certification, with the "Physicians Disability Certification" section completed by a licensed physician.
PlacardsÊ Length of Validity
Permanent Placards are valid for two years from the month they are issued. There is no fee for renewal, and an additional doctor's statement for renewal is not needed. Temporary Placards are valid for a period of time, designated by the physician, not to exceed six months. They cannot be renewed. Should your temporary disability continue past six months, you may apply for another temporary placard upon obtaining a new physician's certification.
Cost of Plates or Placards
There is no cost for the permanent or temporary placard. There is a $15 fee for a disabled person's plate, in addition to your regular motor vehicle registration fees.
Replacing a Lost Placard
To replace your temporary or permanent placard, you must complete a replacement application form, TC-842, available online at dmv.utah.gov, or from any Motor Vehicle office. There is no charge for this application.
Displaying a Placard
The placard must be hung from the rear view mirror so it is visible from the front of the vehicle.
Obtaining Additional Information
To obtain additional information, visit your local Motor Vehicle office. Office locations are listed on the following page. You may also call the Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles, at 297-7780 in the Salt Lake area, or 1-800-DMV-UTAH outside the Salt Lake area. For additional information for those using Telecommunication Device for the Deaf, call TDD 297-2020.
Tax Commission/Motor Vehicle Offices
BEAVER COUNTY
105 East Center, Beaver 26 South 100 West, Milford
MORGAN COUNTY
48 West Young, Morgan
PIUTE COUNTY
550 North Main, Junction
BOX ELDER COUNTY
1 South Main (Courthouse), Brigham City
RICH COUNTY
20 South Main, Randolph
CACHE COUNTY
179 North Main #209, Logan
SAN JUAN COUNTY
117 South Main, Monticello
CARBON COUNTY
540 West Price River Drive, Price
SANPETE COUNTY
160 North Main, Manti
DAGGETT COUNTY
95 North 100 West, Manila
SALT LAKE COUNTY
380 West, 2880 South, Salt Lake City 10433 South Redwood Rd., South Jordan
DAVIS COUNTY
28 E. State (Courthouse), Farmington
DUCHESNE COUNTY
734 North Center, Duchesne 34 West 200 North #78-5, Roosevelt
SEVIER COUNTY
250 North Main #110, Richfield
SUMMIT COUNTY
60 North Main, Coalville 6505 Landmark Dr., Park City 110 North Main, Kamas
EMERY COUNTY
95 East Main, Castle Dale 48 Farrer St., Green River
GARFIELD COUNTY
55 South Main, Panguitch
TOOELE COUNTY
47 South Main, Tooele
GRAND COUNTY
125 East Center, Moab
UINTAH COUNTY
152 East 100 North, Vernal
IRON COUNTY
82 North 100 East #103, Cedar City 68 South 100 East, Parowan
UTAH COUNTY
150 East Center #1400, Provo
WASATCH COUNTY
25 North Main, Heber City
JUAB COUNTY
160 North Main, Nephi
WASHINGTON COUNTY
100 South 5300 West, Hurricane
KANE COUNTY
76 North Main #14, Kanab
WAYNE COUNTY
18 South Main, Loa
MILLARD COUNTY
50 South Main, Fillmore 71 South 200 West, Delta
WEBER COUNTY
2447 Lincoln Ave., Ogden
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