DMV Disability Placard

April 1, 2025: data feeds from DMV are currently offline while the agency works to migrate reporting systems. The most recent data available is from December 2024. Open Data DC is working with DMV to restore data feeds as soon as possible. On behalf of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), which regulates parking in the District, DC DMV issues three types of disability placards or permits, one-week permits, temporary placards, and long-term placards, all described below. One-Week Permits You can get a one-week disability permit if you only require the placard for a week or less (or you have a visitor who requires it), you have a short-term disability, or your vehicle with disability tags is being repaired. For a one-week permit, you do not need a doctor’s certification. The one-week permit is not renewable within a one-year period. Temporary Placards You can get a temporary disability placard if you have a physical condition that substantially impairs your mobility that is expected to last no longer than 8 years. Your medical practitioner must certify the application and indicate the expected length of your disability. If you find you need your disabled privileges longer, you must submit a new application with a medical practitioner's certification. Long-Term Placards You can get a long-term disability if you have a long-term disability. The list of qualifying disabilities is included on the application for the placard. You do not need a medical practitioner's certification if you have an obvious missing lower extremity or you use a motorized wheelchair. The long-term placard is valid up to 8 years to coincide with the expiration of your driver license or identification card. To renew it, you must submit a new application with a medical practitioner's certification. Temporary and long-term placards expire on the last day of the month and year indicated on the placard. Placards or permits should be hung from the rearview mirror while the vehicle is parked in a space authorized for the disabled and must be displayed and readable from the front windshield. They must be removed from the rearview mirror while the vehicle is in motion.2025年4月1日：因机构正推进报告系统迁移工作，哥伦比亚特区车辆管理局（DMV）的数据源目前处于离线状态。当前可获取的最新数据为2024年12月的数据集。开放数据华盛顿（Open Data DC）正与DMV协作，力争尽快恢复数据源服务。 受负责本特区停车管理的哥伦比亚特区交通运输局（DDOT）委托，DC DMV共核发三类残疾人停车标识及许可：一周临时许可、临时标识与长期标识，具体说明如下。 一、一周临时残疾人许可 若您仅需短期使用该许可（不超过一周），或您的访客有使用需求、存在短期肢体障碍，或您的搭载残疾人号牌的车辆正在维修，则可申领一周临时残疾人许可。该许可无需医师出具医疗证明，且在12个月内不得续办。 二、临时残疾人标识 若您存在严重影响肢体活动的身体状况，且预计持续时长不超过8年，即可申领临时残疾人标识。需由主治医生对申请进行认证，并注明预期残疾时长。若后续需延长使用期限，需重新提交申请并附带医师出具的医疗证明。 三、长期残疾人标识 若您存在长期肢体障碍，即可申领长期残疾人标识。符合申领资格的残疾类型清单详见标识申请表。若您存在明显的下肢缺失或使用机动轮椅，则无需提交医师医疗证明。长期残疾人标识有效期最长为8年，与您的驾驶证或身份证件有效期保持一致。续办时需重新提交申请并附带医师医疗证明。 临时及长期残疾人标识均有效期至标识标注的年月最后一日。当车辆停放于残疾人专用泊位时，需将标识或许可悬挂于车内后视镜，并确保从前方挡风玻璃可清晰辨识；车辆行驶过程中，需将其从后视镜取下。