P ARKING
PERMITS
FOR
PEOPLE
WITH
DISABILITIES
(PPPD)
The NYC Department of Transportation’s
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities
(PPPD) Unit issues two types of disability
parking permits for people with disabilities:
the NYC PPPD permit (placard) and the NY
State permit (hangtag).
Where do I put the permit?
Hang the permit from the inside rearview mirror of
your parked vehicle. You must remove the permit from
the rear view mirror when your vehicle is in motion.
Where can I park with the permit?
This permit allows the driver to park in publicly
accessible spaces marked by the International Symbol
of Access as long as the permit holder is traveling in the
car. In New York City, these spaces are all off-street,
as in: parking lots for shopping centers/malls,
ofce/apartment buildings, and college campuses.
Where else is the permit valid?
This permit is recognized as valid throughout the
United States and Canada for parking in all spaces
marked for persons with disabilities.
Where is this permit not valid?
This permit is not valid for parking on streets
anywhere within the ve boroughs of New York
City (see the preceding section about the New
York City Permit for more information).
How long is my permit valid?
The New York State permit is valid until the
expiration date printed on the permit, up to ve (5)
years from the date of issue.
How do I reapply for my permit?
To reapply for the NYS disability permit, submit a
new application for processing. Applications are
available on our website at nyc.gov/pppdinfo or
on the NYS DMV website under form MV.664.1
at https://dmv.ny.gov/forms. If you do not have
access to a computer, you may contact 311 for the
paper application form.
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What happens if I lose a permit?
If your permit is lost or stolen, you must:
• report the loss or theft at the precinct and
obtain a police incident slip;
• notify the PPPD Unit and we will send you a
lost/stolen form;
• Send the police incident report and the
completed lost/stolen form to:
Lost/Stolen Permit
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)
30-30 Thomson St. 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-3045
Please be careful with your permit. These
permits are valuable and are sometimes stolen.
Replacement permits will only be issued by the
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT).
How do I get a wrongful summons dismissed?
If you receive a summons with either your New York
State or New York City permit, send the original
summons or notice of summons and your permit
number to the following address:
The NYC Department of Finance
Advocacy Unit, 3rd Floor
66 John Street, NY, NY 10038
Additionally, if you receive a summons for your New
York State permit, and you were parked in a space
that was marked by the International Symbol of
Access, please send the Department of Finance a
letter detailing the exact location of that space.
How do I obtain a City and/or State
disability parking permit application?
Visit our website at nyc.gov/pppdinfo, contact 311,
or visit us on site at:
New Application Request
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)
Parking Permits and Customer Service
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
If you are visiting us, please note that our entrance
to the building is actually on the west side of 30th
Place, near 47th Avenue.
TTY Deaf or Hearing-Impaired, dial 212.504.4115
Visit our website: nyc.gov/dot
Printed on recycled paper
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General Info for Both Permits
Translated versions of this document are available
by contacting 311 or by visiting our website:
nyc.gov/pppdinfo
Rev 3/21
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New York State has designated the PPPD Unit as
the issuing agent for state disability permits for
residents of the ve boroughs of New York City.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible to obtain a New York State permit from
the PPPD Unit only if you are certied by your physician
as having a temporary or permanent disability which
severely affects your ability to walk long distances.
According to the New York Vehicle and Trafc
Law, Section 404-a, you must:
• have limited or no use of one or both legs;
• have a neuro-muscular dysfunction which
severely limits mobility;
• have another physical or mental disability which
prevents you from getting around and makes the
use of public transportation difcult; or
• be legally blind.
Your disability must be diagnosed and described
by a NY State licensed physician (Medical Doctor
or Doctor of Osteopathy), or a podiatrist (who
may only certify a below-the-ankle qualifying
condition). Your physician must state whether your
condition is permanent or temporary in nature and
describe how severely and regularly the condition
affects your ability to walk.
How do I apply?
Please see the back of this brochure to learn
about the different ways of obtaining an
application. Read and follow the instructions
carefully and ll out the application completely.
What does the permit
look like?
The permanent NY State
Disability Parking Permit
is a blue plastic hang tag
and the temporary permit
is a red plastic hang tag.
Both display the
universal International
Symbol of Access for
people with disabilities.
Who is eligible?
If you are a resident or non-resident of the City and have
a permanent disability that seriously impairs mobility and
requires the use of a private vehicle for transportation,
you may be eligible. Please note that non-drivers, such as
children with qualifying disabilities, may also be eligible.
Commercial vehicle plates, dealer plates or plates
listed for a rental vehicle cannot be listed on this permit.
How do I complete the application?
You can obtain an application at: nyc.gov/pppdinfo.
Please read and follow the instructions carefully when
completing the application. Have your physician ll
out the medical history page and include supporting
medical documentation. Mail the contents of your
application with a copy of your driver license, non-
driver ID or New York City Municipal ID card (IDNYC)
and copies of the current vehicle registration(s) to:
New Application Request-City Permit
NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)
Parking Permits and Customer Service
30-30 Thomson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City , NY 11101
The PPPD Unit will review your application for
completeness and forward it to the Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Medical
Certication Unit. DOHMH will review your application
and supporting medical documentation. If DOHMH
approves your application, the PPPD Unit will issue a
permit. If denied, the PPPD Unit will send you a denial
letter and explain how you may appeal. The entire
application process may take up to 90 days.
What does the permit look like?
The New York City Disability Parking Permit is a
rectangular placard.
Where do I put the permit?
Display your permit in full view on the driver’s
side dashboard.
Where can I park with the permit?
• Any metered parking space (Passenger or
Commercial) without charge.
• Any “No Parking” space, regardless of hours,
including street cleaning regulations.
• Any space designated for use by Authorized
Vehicles, including Diplomats (DPL), New York
Press (NYP) or any governmental agency.
• In any “No Standing Except Trucks Loading/
Unloading” or Truck Loading Only. Please read
these signs carefully, as permit holders may only
park during the days and times that trucks can
park. Please also note that the Garment District
parking area on crosstown streets W. 35th –
W. 41st Streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues,
is not permitted.
This parking permit should be displayed so it is
visible through the windshield.
Where else is it valid?
Unlike the state permit described in this brochure,
your city permit entitles you to park only on city
streets within the ve boroughs of New York City.
Where can I not park with the permit?
• Spaces designated for ambulances and
ambulettes.
• No Stopping Zone, No Standing Anytime,
No Standing School Days Zone, No Standing
Zones with restricted hours, or Hotel
Loading Zone.
• Bus stops, taxi stands, re zones, driveways,
crosswalks or sidewalks.
• Within 15 feet of a re hydrant.
• For use to double park.
• Spaces in NYC DOT municipal parking elds
designated for paid quarterly parking
permit holders.
• In areas where the NYPD and/or the Mayor’s
Ofce of Film, Theater and Broadcasting have
parking spaces reserved for a lm or TV shoot.
• On streets that NYPD has closed off for
parades, street fairs and similar events.
How do I renew my permit?
Approximately two months before the scheduled
expiration date, you will receive a renewal notice.
You will be asked to submit copies of your current
driver license, non-driver ID or New York City
Municipal ID card (IDNYC) and copies of the
current vehicle registration(s) that you want listed
on your permit. You only need to submit medical
documentation if a recertication form is enclosed
in your renewal; this means you are due for a re-
assessment by DOHMH. Applicants requiring re-
assessment may be eligible to receive a temporary
permit for one vehicle during the review process.
What if I need to change vehicles listed
on the permit or use a vehicle temporarily
(such as a rental car) with my permit?
If you need to use another vehicle temporarily that
is not listed on your permit, and you have three
or fewer vehicles listed on it, you may do so by
going to nyc.gov/pppdinfo and lling out the TVC
(Temporary Vehicle Change) form. You may also
request a TVC by calling our customer service
center at 718.433.3100 between the hours of 8:30
AM to 5:00 PM. A TVC is valid for up to 14 days.
If you need to permanently change a vehicle on
your permit, call our customer service center and
request a PVC (Permanent Vehicle Change) form.
The NYC PPPD Permit
The NY State Permit
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