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The Illinois Placard form is a crucial document designed for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to obtain a parking placard that facilitates easier access to parking spaces. Whether you're a new applicant or looking to renew your existing placard, understanding the application process is essential. Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form by clicking the button below.

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The Illinois Placard form is an essential document for individuals with disabilities seeking parking accommodations. This form serves multiple purposes, including the application for both temporary and permanent parking placards. It is crucial for applicants to understand that a temporary placard is valid for three months, while a permanent placard lasts for six months from the date of the physician’s signature. The application process requires the completion of several sections, ensuring that all necessary information is provided. For minors, a parent or guardian must also sign the form. Medical professionals play a key role in this process by certifying the applicant's disability and completing specific sections of the form. Additionally, if an applicant wishes to qualify for meter-exempt parking, further medical certification is needed. It’s important to note that misuse of the placard can lead to serious consequences, including fines and the revocation of driving privileges. Understanding the requirements and properly filling out the form can help ensure that individuals with disabilities receive the parking assistance they need.

Document Breakdown

Fact Name Description
Governing Law The Illinois Placard form is governed by the Illinois Compiled Statutes, specifically 625 ILCS 5/1-159.1, which outlines the definitions and eligibility for persons with disabilities.
Application Validity This form is valid for three months from the physician’s signature date for a Temporary Placard, while a Permanent Placard remains valid for six months.
Minor Applicants If the applicant is a minor, a parent or guardian must complete a separate section of the form, ensuring that they take responsibility for the minor's transportation.
Renewal Requirement Individuals with a disability license plate must complete this form to renew their placard, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

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Misconceptions

Misconceptions about the Illinois Placard form can lead to confusion and potential issues when applying for a disability parking placard. Below are some common misconceptions along with clarifications to help ensure a smooth application process.

  • Only people with visible disabilities can apply for a placard. Many disabilities are not visible. The form is designed to accommodate a range of conditions, including those that are not immediately apparent.
  • Once I receive a placard, I never need to renew it. This is incorrect. Placards must be renewed periodically. Temporary placards are valid for three months, while permanent placards require renewal as well.
  • I can use the placard even if I am not the driver or passenger. This is a misconception. The placard is only valid when the person with the disability is in the vehicle, either as a driver or passenger.
  • My doctor can sign the form without any specific qualifications. This is not true. The medical professional must be a licensed physician, nurse, or other qualified healthcare provider to certify the disability.
  • There is no need for a parent or guardian to sign if the applicant is a minor. This is incorrect. If the applicant is under 18, a parent or guardian must also complete and sign the appropriate section of the form.
  • All fields on the form are optional. This is a misconception. All fields must be completed fully for the application to be processed successfully.
  • I can apply for a placard online without visiting a facility. While some aspects of the application can be completed online, certain placards must be mailed in or submitted in person at a Secretary of State facility.
  • My military service guarantees me a placard. Military service does not automatically qualify an individual for a placard. Proof of service must be provided, and the applicant must still meet the medical criteria.
  • Economic need is a factor in obtaining a meter-exempt parking placard. This is a misconception. Economic need is not considered; eligibility is based solely on specific medical conditions outlined in the form.

Understanding these misconceptions can help applicants navigate the process more effectively. Always refer to the official guidelines and consult with the appropriate professionals if there are any uncertainties.

Example - Illinois Placard Form

State of Illinois Secretary of State 501 S. 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62756

NNEW APPLICANT

NRENEWAL

*If your valid placard was lost/stolen/damaged,

use replacement form VSD 415,

available online at cyberdriveillinois.com or visit your local Secretary of State facility.

Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard

*This form is valid for three months from your physician’s signature date for a Temporary Placard and six months for a Permanent Placard.

NOTE TO DISABILITY LICENSE PLATE OWNERS: If you have a disability license plate, you MUST complete the form and renew your placard.

DIRECTIONS: Both sides of this document must be signed and completed fully. All fields are required.

Applicants complete Part 1. If the applicant is a MINOR, then Parent/Guardian(s) MUST also complete Part 2. The applicant’s medical profes- sional MUST complete Part 3. If the applicant is applying for meter-exempt parking, his/her medical professional MUST also complete Part 4.

Part 1: Applicant Information (MUST have a valid Illinois driver’s license and/or ID card)

I hereby certify that I meet the definition of a person with a disability as provided in 625 ILCS 5/1-159.1, and I certify that my physical condition entitles me to the issuance of a Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard. By affixing my signature below, I understand that the parking placard may not be used unless I am the driver or passenger of the vehicle.

*If a military veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214 showing proof of service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disability Parking Placard # (if any)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Name of Person with Disability (If Minor, complete Part 2 also.)

 

 

 

 

 

Male/Female

 

Date of Birth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valid Illinois Driver’s License or ID Card # of Applicant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illinois Address

Apt/Unit #

City

 

 

 

 

 

IL

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mailing Address if Different from Above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number

Email Address

 

 

 

 

Military Veteran? Yes / No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature of Person with Disability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2: For Parent or Legal Guardian (MUST have a valid Illinois driver’s license and/or ID card)

I hereby certify that the above applicant is a minor and I have primary responsibility for his/her transportation. By affixing my signature below, I understand that the disability placard is issued to the person with disability and may not be used unless I am transporting the disabled person in the vehicle.

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

 

 

Relationship to Person with Disability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valid Illinois Driver’s License or ID Card #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illinois Address

Apt/Unit #

City

 

 

IL

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Number

Email Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian

 

 

 

Today’s Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning: Any misuse of the disability parking placard/plates or making a false application may result in the revocation of the placard, a 12- month suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, and a fine of up to $1,000.

Temporary Disabled Parking Placard Applications — May be taken to any Secretary of State facility or mailed in. Permanent Disabled Parking Placard Applications MUST be mailed to the following address:

Secretary of State, Persons with Disabilities Placard Unit, 501 S. 2nd Street, Room 541, Springfield, IL 62756.

*If you have a permanent disability placard and would like a Persons with Disabilities License Plate, please visit your local Secretary of State facility to apply. You will need your permanent placard number and current plate number or VIN.

Please complete Page 2 to ensure timely processing.

Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. July 2021 — 1 — VSD 62.28

Part 3: Medical Eligibility Standards and Medical Professional Certification

As the medical professional(s) executing this document and verifying the nature of the applicant’s disability, I understand that making a false representation of a person’s disability for the purposes of obtaining any type of disabled parking placard may result in suspension or revocation of my license and a fine of up to $1,000. As a licensed physician, advanced practiced nurse, optometrist, chiropractor or physician’s assistant, I certify the applicant has a condition that constitutes him/her as a person with disabilities.

Length of Disability: (Check one)

NTemporary Disability; the duration of this disability is ________________________(maximum 6 months)

NPermanent Disability

NMeter-Exempt Disability (Must complete and sign Part 4 also.)

Check all that apply: (MUST check at least one):

NIs restricted by a lung disease to such a degree that the person’s forced (respiratory) expiratory volume (FEV) for 1 second, when measured by spirometry, is less than 1 liter.

NUses a portable oxygen device.

NHas Class III or Class IV cardiac condition according to the standards set by the American Heart Association.

NCannot walk without the use of or assistance from a wheelchair, a walker, a crutch, a brace, a prosthetic device, or another person.

NIs severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, oncological, or orthopedic condition.

NCannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest because of one of the above five conditions.

Check all that apply: (MUST check at least one diagnosis):

 

 

N Amputation of extremity(s) _________________________

N Arthritis of the ______________________________________

N Spina Bifida

N Osteoarthritis of the

_________________________________

N Multiple Sclerosis

N Chronic Pain due to

_________________________________

N Quadriplegia/Paraplegia

N Legally Blind with limited mobility

NCerebral Palsy

NOther Diagnosis: _________________________________________________________________________________________

If none of the above conditions apply, list the medical condition that impacts the person’s mobility.

Medical Professional’s Printed Name

Specialty

 

 

 

 

Office Address

City, State, ZIP

 

 

 

 

Medical Professional’s Signature

State Professional License Number (NOT NPI#)

Today’s Date

 

 

 

Signature of Collaborating/ Supervising Physician (if signed above by resident/assistant)

Supervising State Professional License Number

 

 

 

 

Part 4: Medical Eligibility for Meter-Exempt Parking

The meter-exempt parking certification must be completed only when the applicant qualifies. To qualify, the applicant MUST have a VALID Illinois driver’s license, have an ambulatory disability described in Part 3, and also have one of the following conditions listed below.

Economic need is not a consideration for meter-exempt parking.

The applicant is eligible for meter-exempt parking as provided by statue due to the following PERMANENT medical condition or disability:

Check all that apply:

NCannot manage, manipulate or insert coins, or obtain tickets in parking meters/ticket machines due to lack of fine motor control of BOTH hands.

NCannot reach above his/her head to a height of 42 inches from the ground due to a lack of finger, hand or upper-extremity strength or mobility.

NCannot approach a parking meter due to his/her use of a wheelchair or other device for mobility.

NCannot walk more than 20 feet due to an orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular or lung condition in which the degree of debilitation is so severe that it almost completely impedes the ability to walk.

NMissing a hand(s) or arm(s) or has permanently lost the use of a hand or arm.

NPatient is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving.

Medical Professional’s Signature

State Professional License Number (NOT NPI#)

Today’s Date

Signature of Collaborating/ Supervising Physician (if signed above by resident/assistant)

Supervising State Professional License Number

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE USE ONLY

Parking Placard Number: ________________________________

Expiration Date: ______________________________________

Issued By: ___________________________________________

Issue Date: __________________________________________

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the Illinois Placard form, consider the following do's and don'ts:

  • Do ensure that all required fields are completed accurately.
  • Do provide a valid Illinois driver’s license or ID number.
  • Do have your medical professional complete the necessary sections.
  • Do sign both sides of the document where indicated.
  • Don't submit the form without checking for errors or omissions.
  • Don't misuse the placard; it must only be used when you are the driver or passenger.

Illinois Placard: Usage Instruction

Completing the Illinois Placard form is a straightforward process that ensures individuals with disabilities can access the necessary parking accommodations. Follow these steps carefully to fill out the form accurately. Ensure that all required sections are completed, as incomplete forms may lead to delays in processing.

  1. Obtain the Form: Download the Illinois Placard form from the official website or pick it up at your local Secretary of State facility.
  2. Choose the Type of Application: Indicate whether you are a new applicant or renewing your placard.
  3. Complete Part 1: Fill in your personal information, including your full name, date of birth, and Illinois driver’s license or ID card number. If you are a minor, ensure that a parent or guardian completes Part 2.
  4. Provide Additional Information: Include your Illinois address, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and email address. Indicate if you are a military veteran.
  5. Sign and Date: The applicant must sign and date the form, certifying that the information provided is accurate.
  6. Complete Part 2 (if applicable): If the applicant is a minor, the parent or guardian must fill out their information, including their relationship to the applicant and sign the form.
  7. Medical Professional Certification: Part 3 must be completed by a licensed medical professional. They will certify the nature of the applicant’s disability and sign the form.
  8. Meter-Exempt Parking (if applicable): If applying for meter-exempt parking, the medical professional must complete Part 4, indicating the specific conditions that qualify the applicant.
  9. Review the Form: Double-check all sections to ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
  10. Submit the Form: Temporary placard applications can be submitted in person or mailed to a Secretary of State facility. Permanent placard applications must be mailed to the designated address provided on the form.