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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. Note: Permits are
issued to the person and cannot be used by anyone else. |
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The Permanent Parking Permit
(blue) is issued, at no cost, 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. A Florida driver's license or
Florida ID card is required. |
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The Temporary Parking Permit (red)
can be issued for up to six 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
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How do I apply for, renew, or replace my
lost/stolen permit? |
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Download an
application form (HSMV
83039) and
complete your portion. Provide the form to your medical professional
and ask them to complete their portion. Once both portions of the
application have been completed, return it to any of our four
locations, fax it to 941-861-8354
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Sarasota County Tax Collector
Barbara Ford-Coates
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236-6993
(Please allow one week for processing.) |
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Parking Permits for Organizations |
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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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Wheelchair Symbol License
Plates |
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The standard
wheelchair plate may be issued to a disabled person who owns a vehicle and
qualifies for a disabled parking permit. |
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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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Parking Information |
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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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