Disabled Placards or Plates

What you will need to obtain a disabled placard:

  1. Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit (TC96-347) (See Example)
  2. Section 1 must be completed, signed by the applicant, and notarized.
  3. Section 2 must be completed and signed by a licensed physician.
  • The applicant may request a second permanent placard. 
  • Fees: First one is Free, 2nd one is $10.00
  • Permanent placards are valid for six (6) years from the date of issue.
  • Temporary placards are valid for three (3) months from the date of issue.

Agencies or organizations that transport persons with disabilities as a part of their service may apply for disabled placards. The following are required:

  1. Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit (TC96-347)
  2. A statement from the director on agency letterhead verifying the need for the parking placards.
  3. Name of the agency or organization requesting use of an accessible parking placard.
  4. Number of vehicles being used in the transportation of persons with a disability.
  5. The agency must submit vehicle identification numbers for all vehicles using disabled placards. These vehicles must be owned by the agency.
  6. Fees: First one is Free, all additional placards are $10.00 each.

To process by mail, send to: 

Fayette County Clerk
162 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

The placard(s) will be mailed to the owner within 3-4 business days.

What you will need to renew or replace a disabled placard:

  1. Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit (TC96-347)
  2. Your application must be signed and your signature notarized.
  3. Permanent placards renew every 6 years. 
  4. After 6 years, a doctor's signature will again be required.

Temporary permits cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application.

Fees: One placard renewal is Free, 2nd one is $10.00, replacements are $10.00 each.

To process by mail, send to:

Fayette County Clerk
162 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

The placard(s) will be mailed to the owner within 3-4 business days.

 What you will need to obtain a disabled plate:

  1. Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit (TC96-347)
  2. Section 1 must be completed, signed by the applicant, and notarized.
  3. Section 2 must be completed and signed by a licensed physician.
  4. The disabled applicant must be the registered owner of the vehicle.
  5. The original Kentucky Certificate of Registration
  6. Proof of current Kentucky liability insurance
  7. The Kentucky license plate currently issued to your vehicle must be surrendered.

Annual registration is $21.00 

Disabled Decals

Any Kentucky resident who qualifies for a disabled license plate or permanent placard and currently has a "special plate" is eligible for a disabled decal. The disabled person must be the registered owner of the vehicle.

Paperwork may be dropped off in the grey drop box beside our 2nd level entrance in the Helix garage.  Be sure to include your mailing address and a way to contact you (email address and/or phone number).