GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
You are eligible for a special parking permit or license plates if you are a New York State resident who has one or more severe disabilities
that impair your mobility. See Part 2 of the MV-664.1 (Application for a Parking Permit or License Plates, for Persons With Severe
Disabilities) for a description of qualifying disabilities.
1) If you are applying for the parking permit:
NOTE: DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. DMV does NOT issue parking permits.
(a) A parking permit may be issued for either a permanent or temporary disability.
(b) You do not have to be a driver, or the registered owner of a vehicle, to get a parking permit. Children who have a qualifying disability are
eligible for permits at any age, as are persons who are legally blind. Permits are issued in the name of the person with the disability.
(c) Fill out Part 1 of the application (MV-664.1). Have your physician or podiatrist complete Part 2 of the application and return it to
you. NOTE: The need for medical certification may be waived by the issuing agent if you have an obvious, visually-identifiable
disability (such as the loss of a leg) OR
if you already have license plates for persons with severe disabilities. Fill out Part 1 of the
application and attach a copy of your registration to your application. If you have custom plates for persons with severe disabilities,
bring a photo of your plate showing the wheelchair symbol.
(d) Y
ou must take your completed application to the
issuing agent in the area where you live. Also, if you have a NYS driver
license or an ID card issued by NYS DMV, bring it with you when you apply for the permit.
MOST NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS - Call your local city, town or village hall to find out where the nearest permit issuing
agent is located. Most city, town or village clerks, and some police departments, issue permits. Although most agents
accept the MV-664.1, some have their own application form, and not all agents issue permits for temporary disabilities.
NASSAU COUNTY residents should call (516) 227-7399 (the Nassau County Office of the Physically Challenged) to find out
where to apply for a permit.
NEW YORK CITY residents must send the MV-664.1 application to the NYC Department of Transportation, 28-11 Queens Plaza
North, 8th Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101-4008, or call (718) 433-3100. If you already have plates for persons with severe
disabilities, complete Part 1 and attach a copy of your registration. If you have custom plates for persons with severe disabilities,
attach a photo of your plate showing the ISA. Please read important information about “PARKING IN NEW YORK CITY” on page 2.
2) If you are applying for license plates:
(a) Your disability must be permanent.
(b) The vehicle on which the special plates will be used must be registered to the person with the disability, whether or not
that person drives. You must be at least 16 years old to have a vehicle registered in your name.
(c) Fill out Part 1 of the MV-664.1 application. Have your physician or podiatrist complete Part 2 of that application and return it to you
.
NOTE: The need for a medical certification may be waived by the Motor Vehicles office if you are permanently disabled and if you
have an obvious, visually-identifiable disability (such as the loss of a leg OR
if you received a parking permit for the disabled within
the past year). Fill out Part 1 of the application and attach a copy of your permit application showing the medical certification, or
doctor’s statement, and bring your permit with you.
(d) You can obtain the plates at any Motor Vehicles office. Bring the completed application with you.
- If you are registering your vehicle for the first time, you must provide all of the items required for an original registration,
including the proof of disability.
- If you already have plates on your car, bring them with you to exchange them for plates for persons with severe disabilities. You
will have to fill out a registration application (MV-82) and pay $15.00 for the new plates that show the International Symbol of
Access (ISA). If this transaction is done at any time other than when you renew the vehicle registration, a $3.00 transaction fee
will be charged.
- Personalized plates with up to six characters and the ISA are available from DMV’s Custom Plates office. Call (518) 402-4838.
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PARKING PERMIT OR LICENSE PLATES,
FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES
MV-664.3 (5/05)
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