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| According to Florida law, a parking permit may be issued to anyone with disabilities that limit or impair the person’s ability to walk or is certified as legally blind. | ||||||||||
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The Permanent Parking Permit (blue) is issued for up to four years from the date of issuance and expires on the applicant’s birthday. Renewals are for the full four years. An additional permit may be issued if you qualify as a frequent traveler or as a quadriplegic. There is no fee for a permanent parking permit but a Florida driver's license or Florida ID card is required. | |||||||||
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The Temporary Parking Permit (red) is issued for a period not exceeding 6 months. The cost is $15.00. If necessary, a second permit may be issued when the first permit expires with another application form completed by the physician. If done within a twelve-month period from the date the first permit was issued, the second permit will be issued for no fee. A Florida driver's license or Florida ID card is also required. | |||||||||
| Note: Permits are issued to the person and cannot be used by anyone else. | ||||||||||
| How do I apply for a permit? Complete an application form (HSMV 83039) and have it certified by a licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropractor, optometrist, a physician who practices medicine in a military medical facility, state hospital or federal prison, advanced registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Mail the application (except for out-of-country visitors) and fee (if applicable) to: |
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Sarasota County Tax Collector |
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| Or visit any one of our three office locations. Click here for a listing of our locations. | ||||||||||
| How do I renew my permit? Permanent parking permits must be renewed by your birthday every four years . There is no cost to renew. Although there is no cost, you must still advise us of your eligibility to have the permit(s), by using one of two easy ways - over the internet or by phone. When we have received your renewal information, a new permit will be mailed to you. Please allow two weeks for processing.
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| Permits may be issued to Florida organizations that provide regular
transportation services to disabled persons having disabilities that limit
or impair their ability to walk or are legally blind. Parking permits
are issued for four years and expire June 30. |
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| The Sunshine State plate may be issued to a disabled person who owns a vehicle and qualifies for a disabled parking permit. The DV wheelchair plate is issued to a disabled veteran who has a DV license plate and qualifies for a parking permit. Both plates entitle the vehicle to park in any designated disabled parking space. | ||||||||||
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| Out-of-State Visitors Florida has an agreement with every state which allows out-of-state permits to be used in Florida. These states also recognize Florida permits along with all Canadian Provinces and Territories except Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |
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| Out-of-Country Visitors Visitors from other countries who have valid disabled parking permits from their resident country may purchase a temporary permit for $15.00. This permit is valid for 6 months. They must show the valid out-of-country permit and a passport (or other comparable identification). This permit cannot be issued through the mail. Original documents and identification may be brought to any of our office locations. The documents may be brought in by a family member, friend or guardian and will be returned. |
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