Disability Parking Placard Renewal FAQs Persons with Disabilities What is the difference between the electronic application process and the paper application process? Show There are no procedureal changes to the paper application process. The applicant must bring the paper application to their medical processional. When the application is completed, the applicant or the medical professional must then mail it to the Secretary of State's Office using the U.S. Postal Service. What are the benefits of using the electronic application process? How secure is my personal information if I use the electronic process? Can I still use the old written application process? Is the electronic application process open for anyone that currently has a parking placard? I am applying for a parking placard for the first time? Can I use the electronic application process to obtain my parking placard? I have a red (temporary disability) placard that I would like to have renewed. Can I use the electronic
application process to obtain a renewal of my temporary parking placard? I have a child with a disability and have a disability placard to help get them to doctor's visits and other places. Can I use the electronic application process to obtain my renewal placard? I currently have a blue (permanent) disability placard but my doctor says I now qualify for a yellow/grey (permanent and meter exempt) parking placard. Can I use the electronic process to renew? How quickly will I receive my new placard using the electronic application v. the paper application? If the electronic application process is utilized for renewals, applicants should receive their new placard within 15 days of submission. The electronic application process is programmed so all the required information must be provided or the electronic application cannot be submitted. This process ensures no added delays in receiving the new placard because of insufficient information. What number can I call with any questions about the placard renewal process? How do I get an Illinois handicap placard?An applicant must complete a Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard/License Plates form (VSD 62) certifying the disability by a licensed physician. If the applicant has a permanent disability, the form must be mailed to the Secretary of State's office (by either the physician or the applicant).
Can I renew my handicap placard online in Illinois?Can I use the electronic application process to obtain my renewal placard? No. At this time, applicants renewing on behalf of a disabled child must utilize the paper application process.
Where can I pick up a handicap placard near me?The nearest place you can go to get a handicap parking permit in-person will be either your local Department of Motor Vehicles office or your local tax collector's office.
When can I renew my disability placard in Illinois?Disability License Plates and Placards need to be renewed before the expiration date listed on the plate or placard. Disability Plates have a renewal registration fee of $101. Renewals can be completed online, by mail or by visiting an Illinois Secretary of State Office.
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