DISABLED PERSONS PLACARD/PLATES: How do I obtain a disability placard or license plate?

Please read carefully as there are differences between the two.

 

DISABILITY PLACARDS:

If you wish to obtain a disability placard, you and your physician must complete a MV5 form and either email, fax, mail or deliver the application to the Motor Vehicle Division in Helena.  An MV5 form and instructions for completion and submittal can be found here.

 

INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITY PLACARDS

• You must prominently display the disability placard in the windshield of the vehicle when using it.

• You cannot transfer a disability placard to another person. It is unlawful for you to loan this placard to any person even if that person is disabled.

• Permits are valid until the last day of the month and year on the permit. You must submit a new application before the expiration date to renew permit.

• A skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or intermediate care facility may use the placard to park.

• An agency providing transportation may only use the placard to load and unload persons with a disability.

• The disability placard must be surrendered to the Motor Vehicle Division when you are no longer disabled or are deceased. • MVD may cancel your disability placard for fraud or misuse.

• Permanent permits issued prior to October 1993 do not require renewal.

 

DISABILITY LICENSE PLATES:

If you wish to obtain a disabilitiy license plate, you and your physician must complete a MV5 form and bring it to your County's Motor Vehicle Office.  An MV5 form and instructions for completions can be found here. 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITY VEHICLE PLATES

• If you are eligible and are a registered owner of a vehicle, you may apply and pay for disabled plates with a design with a representation of a wheelchair as the symbol of a person with disability.

• You may go to your County office to receive disability vehicle plates. If you have an unexpired 3 year disability placard, you may present this to the county to show that you are eligible for disability plates.

• If the vehicle is permanently registered, you must attach your vehicle registration and carry it with you in your vehicle documentation of continued eligibility for a disabled plate.

• MVD may cancel your disability placard for fraud or misuse