Disability Plates and Placards in Kentucky
SUMMARY: Kentucky Disability Plates & Placards
Disability parking placards and license plates are available to Kentucky residents with disabilities. You must apply for a placard or license plate, which will require medical certification of your disability by a medical professional. You will also have to renew your handicapped parking permit. If your placard or plate is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can get a replacement from your county clerk’s office.
Read below for more details about the disability placards and plates available in Kentucky.
Types of KY Disability Permits
If you have a disability, you may be eligible for a disability parking license plate or placard from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC).
The KTC issues a few types of placards and license plates:
- Placards for those with temporary or permanent disabilities.
- License plates for:
- People with permanent disabilities.
- Disabled veterans.
Both handicap placards and plates allow you to park in disabled parking spaces. You can use them for handicapped parking ONLY when you are in the vehicle as the driver or a passenger.
Visitors with Disabilities
If you are visiting Kentucky from another state, you can use your disability placard or license plate from your home state for handicap parking in KY.
All U.S. states recognize disability placards and plates from all other states; however, you must obey each state's parking rules.
Apply for Kentucky Disabled Parking
You can apply for a disability placard or license plate through your Kentucky county clerk’s office. Applications are accepted either by mail or in person.
You will need:
- The Application for Disabled License Plate or Parking Placard (Form TC 96-347), which must be:
- Notarized.
AND
- Certified and signed by one of the following healthcare professionals:
- Licensed physician.
- Chiropractor.
- Advanced practice registered nurse.
- Notarized.
- Your current license plate, if you are applying for a disability plate or disabled veteran license plate.
- Payment for the appropriate fee:
- Placards are free.
- Disability license plate: $21.
- Disabled veteran plates are free.
If you are applying for a disabled veteran license plate, you will also need proof of eligibility in the form of:
- VA certification of disability resulting from military service.
OR
- A copy of the General Order to authorize your Congressional Medal of Honor.
Submit your application and associated materials to your KY county clerk’s office, either by mail or in person.
Renew KY Handicap Placards & Plates
Disability placards and license plates in Kentucky expire and must be renewed for continued use:
- Temporary parking placards: Valid for up to 3 months based on your doctor's assessment.
- Permanent parking placards: Valid for 6 years.
- License plates: Valid for up to 1 year and expire on July 31st.
To renew a temporary or permanent disabled parking placard, you must:
- Complete the Application for Disabled License Plate or Parking Placard (Form TC 96-347). Be sure to:
- Have the form notarized.
AND
- Get the certification and signature of an approved medical professional.
- Have the form notarized.
Placard renewal is free.
NOTE: Depending on your county, permanent handicapped placards may not require medical re-certification. Contact your county clerk’s office for information.
To renew your disability license plate, you must renew your vehicle registration. Fees for license plate are based on the plate type:
- Disability plates: $21.
- Disabled veteran plates are free.
Replace Disability Placards & Plates
If your Kentucky parking placard has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a temporary replacement at your local county clerk’s office.
Visit the county clerk’s office and provide:
- A completed Application for Disabled License Plate or Parking Placard (Form TC 96-347). Don’t forget to have the form:
- Notarized.
AND - Signed by a certified medical professional.
- Notarized.
- Payment for the $10 placard replacement fee.
If you need a duplicate disability license plate, you'll find more information on our KY license plate page.