How to Obtain a Temporary Placard

Temporary placards are issued for six months.

To apply for a temporary handicapped parking placard you must:

1. Download and complete the Temporary Placard Application [pdf] or visit a local, municipal police department to obtain the application.
2. Have a qualified medical practitioner certify that you are qualified for a temporary placard; see Qualifications for medical certification information.
3. Submit the completed application to a municipal police department with a check or money order made payable to "NJ MVC" in the amount of $4.00.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED
4. After review and upon approval by the Chief of Police, the Records Bureau will issue your temporary placard.
5. Pursuant to New Jersey Statues Annotated (NJSA) 2C:21-4(a), NJSA 2C:43-3, and NJSA 2C:43-6, making a false statement or providing misinformation on an application to obtain or facilitate the receipt of license plates or placards for persons with disabilities is a fourth-degree crime and a person who has been convicted of this offense may be subject to pay a fine not to exceed $10,000 and a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months.

6. The temporary placard must be displayed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle whenever such vehicle is parked in a designated wheelchair symbol parking space and must be removed when the vehicle is in motion.

TEMPORARY PLACARD APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO A MUNICIPAL CHIEF OF POLICE.

DO NOT SUBMIT your payment or completed application to the MVC

How to Obtain a Permanent Placard or Plates

• Complete the Persons with Disability Placards/Plates Application.
• Follow the directions at the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Website.
• These placards and plates are NOT issued by the Chester Police Department.