Get NY HP4594 2008-2023

The State Parking Permit for Persons with Severe Disabilities (known as the "blue hang tag") is now valid for 5 years from the date it was issued. After 5 years, the permit expires and you must re-apply by submitting a new application to the Department of Transportation (DOT) by mail.

Use the parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities only if you have the license plates or parking permit, and only when the person with a disability is driving or riding in the vehicle. Never park in the access aisle or striped area next to a reserved parking space.

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.

If you park in a space reserved for people with disabilities that has a parking meter, your vehicle must display the parking permit or plates and the metered parking waiver for you to legally park in that space and not pay the fee.

Per NJ Law, when parking at a metered space, a driver with a placard or handicapped license plate must put the appropriate amount of money in the meter. If the vehicle will occupy the space for more than the maximum amount that the meter holds, the driver must fill the meter to the maximum amount.

The permit is valid everywhere in New York State where there are designated parking spaces for people with disabilities. In New York City, these spaces are all off-street, such as in parking lots for malls, office buildings or college campuses. It is also valid in all other states and Canadian provinces.

You must be a Nassau County Resident. You are eligible for a permit if you are a resident of Nassau County who has one or more severe disabilities that impair your mobility. All applications must have a Nassau County street address (no post office boxes). All applications must be fully completed and properly executed.

Look at your state's DMV website for the “Physician's Statement for Disabled Person's Placard” form. This should be all they need to fill out to submit with your application for a replacement. Simply mail in the completed application to the local DMV, or go there in person to submit the application for a replacement.