how to get handicap placard in ny

To get a handicap parking placard in New York, the main steps are:

1. Obtain and complete the New York State Application for a Parking Permit or License Plates for Persons with Severe Disabilities (Form MV-664.1), which must be signed by a qualified healthcare provider certifying the disability.
2. Submit the completed application along with a copy of the applicant's photo ID (such as a driver's license or non-driver's ID) to the local issuing authority. Most often, this is the city, town, or village clerk's office in the applicant's locality. In New York City, applications are submitted to the NYC Department of Transportation.
3. There is no fee to obtain the parking permit.
4. Permits are typically hangtags that allow parking in designated disabled spaces throughout New York State and are valid for up to 5 years.
5. A medical professional who can complete the form includes MD, DO, DPM, NP, or an optometrist (for blindness). The healthcare provider must describe and certify the qualifying disability.
6. The permit can be obtained in person, by mail, or sometimes via drop box, depending on locality.

Summary of these points:

• Get form MV-664.1.
• Have healthcare provider complete and sign.
• Submit form and photo ID to local clerk or NYC DOT (if in NYC).
• No fee required.
• Receive handicap parking placard by mail or in person.

This process applies statewide in New York but may slightly differ by locality. The permit allows parking in designated disabled parking spots in New York and most other states.