Disabled Parking Permits


			How Do I... apply for a permit? renew my permit? replace my lost/stolen permit?

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	General Information
	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.

		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.

		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 required.

How do I apply for, renew, or replace my lost/stolen permit?
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 or mail it to:
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates 101 S. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236-6993 (Please allow one week for processing.)

Parking Permits for Organizations
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.

Wheelchair Symbol License Plates
	The standard wheelchair 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.

Parking Information
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.

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.