How to Apply for a Handicap Parking Permit in Connecticut

Connecticut residents with disabilities can apply for a handicap parking permit to gain easier access to public places and facilities. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers both temporary and permanent permits in the form of placards and license plates. These are issued to individuals with qualifying medical conditions and are recognized throughout the United States.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for a disability parking permit in Connecticut, an individual must be certified by a licensed medical professional as having one or more of the following conditions:

• Inability to walk 200 feet without rest
• Use of portable oxygen
• Heart, lung, or neurological conditions that severely limit mobility
• Legal blindness or vision impairment
• Use of assistive devices like canes, crutches, prosthetics, wheelchairs, or walkers

Types of Handicap Permits

Connecticut issues the following types of disability permits:

• Permanent Placard: Valid for six years, renewable.
• Temporary Placard: Valid for six months.
• Disability License Plate: Available for individuals with a permanent disability who own a vehicle.

Each type allows parking in designated handicap spots and, in some cases, free parking in metered spaces. Check with local parking regulations for specific rules.

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete the Application

Download and complete Form B-225 – Special Parking Identification Permit Application. This form requires personal details and a section to be completed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

You can find the form on the Connecticut DMV website.

Step 2: Submit the Application

You can submit the completed application by:

• Mail to:
  Division of Driver Licensing
  Disabled Parking Permit Unit
  60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06161

• In person at a DMV hub or participating AAA office.

There is no fee for a permanent or temporary placard. For disability license plates, standard vehicle registration fees apply.

Renewals and Replacements

• Permanent placards must be renewed every six years but do not require a new medical certification unless there's a change in medical condition.
• Temporary placards cannot be renewed; you must submit a new application if the condition persists.
• Lost, stolen, or damaged placards can be replaced by submitting a new Form B-225 with a note explaining the issue.

For more on renewal procedures, see the Connecticut REAL ID Requirements and Application Process.

Using Your Permit Properly

Improper use of a handicap placard or license plate can lead to fines or revocation. The permit:

• Must only be used when the person it’s issued to is in the vehicle
• Should be displayed clearly on the rearview mirror when parked
• Should not be used by family members or friends without the permit holder present

Review Connecticut Right-of-Way Rules Explained to understand safe navigation in parking areas and intersections.

Additional Resources

For more details on license types and their requirements, refer to the How to Get a Driver's License in Connecticut and Connecticut REAL ID Requirements and Application Process.

For rules concerning impaired mobility and traffic law exceptions, check DUI Laws in Connecticut and related guidance.