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In New York, disability parking permits are not issued by the DMV. You apply to the agent your city, town or village appoints, usually the clerk and sometimes the police department, using form MV-664.1. Permits are issued at no charge. A medical provider certifies your first application, and both permanent and temporary permits exist, though not every local agent issues temporary ones. New York City issues its own separate permit through the NYC Department of Transportation.
Where to apply in New York
| Where you live | Where to apply |
|---|---|
| Most of New York State | Your city, town or village clerk, or another local agent (sometimes the police department) |
| New York City | The NYC Department of Transportation, which issues a city permit valid only in NYC |
| Nassau County | Call the Nassau County Office of the Physically Challenged on (516) 227-7399 to find out where to apply |
Don’t send the MV-664.1 to the DMV. Some local agents also use their own application form, so ask your clerk first.
How to apply, step by step
- Get form MV-664.1, “How to Apply for a Parking Permit or License Plates”, from the DMV website or your local clerk.
- Complete your part of the form.
- For a first application, have a qualifying medical provider complete the medical section.
- Take or send it to your local issuing agent.
When you don’t need the medical section
- renewing a permanent permit (you complete Part 1 only)
- an obvious, visually identifiable disability, at the agent’s discretion
- if you already hold a blue permanent permit
Permanent or temporary?
- A permit can be issued for a permanent or a temporary disability.
- Not all local agents issue temporary permits. Ask yours.
- Check with your local agent how long each permit lasts.
What the permit does and doesn’t do
- It lets you use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
- It does not exempt you from other state or local parking rules or fees.
- Waivers for metered parking are separate: form MV-664.1MP, handled by your local office, not the DMV.
- License plates for people with disabilities are a separate application through the DMV for a vehicle you register. The MV-664.1 explains both routes.
Teen and learner drivers
- If the permit is issued to you, it goes with you: use it in any car you are driving or riding in, including during supervised practice on a learner permit.
- A parent’s permit is for their use. Don’t use it to park when they are not with you.
- Learner and junior license rules still apply: see learning to drive in New York.
Other states: disabled parking placards for new drivers. More: US guide to driving with a medical condition or disability.
Sources
- New York DMV, “Parking for People with Disabilities” (dmv.ny.gov)
- New York DMV, “Parking for People with Disabilities: The Law” (dmv.ny.gov)
- New York DMV, “MV-664.1: How to Apply for a Parking Permit or License Plates” and “MV-664.1MP” (dmv.ny.gov)