When considering applying for a disabled person’s parking permit in Georgia there are many factors one must consider when beginning the process of filing and receiving the pass. One of the most important and first questions you should be asking is where do you have to go to get a handicapped permit? When considering where to go and what information you need to bring it is important not to lookover key information and make sure you are going to a facility that is designed to file your specific information.

Filing the paperwork

Before even looking for an office or registry to get your permit, you first must file a MV-9D form. This form is a way for the registry to understand the applicant, their license status, desired duration of permit, and some information at the eligibility. Most of the information is fairly basic and can be filled out with ease, but there is a certain amount of information that needs to be verified by a doctors certification that ensures you have the disability that you are filing for. Thankfully due to modern innovations and technology you can consult with a doctor online if your disability prevents you from travelling to go see your doctor or if is simply an inconvenience.

Finding the Office

Once you have filed your paperwork and gotten a doctor to consent to you filing the application, you are ready to locate and contact your local tag office to get your parking permit. To find an office near you all you must do is go online and search for your county’s tag office and find the one that is closest to you. Once you find an office that is a good distance from you it is a good idea to call them and make sure they can accommodate your services and what time would be best to go in. One thing to remember before going is to make sure that you have your filled out MV-9D paperwork and any other information to verify your identity so that they can complete the permit and you can be on your way to easier parking in no time.

Changing your status

If you have been living with a condition that has either gotten worse or gone away, there are certain measures you must take to ensure the legality and convenience your vehicle is entitled to. If you have been to a doctor and they feel as if you have a condition that has worsened then you may be entitled to a permanent plate or placard that will allow you to park in handicapped spots all over the country that you will be allowed to utilize indefinitely. I f you have been issued  a temporary permit however, you will have to either return or discard the permit once its expiration date has expired unless you go back to the registry or doctors office to have it renewed for more time. Driving with an invalid permit or license plate is not only illegal but is also a hinderance to others who also need to utilize the handicapped parking spaces.

Choosing your display

When you are at the tag office, they will give you various options on how you want to display your status based on your completed documentation. Your choice will primarily be based on the extent of your permit and condition or the method that you want to display your permit. There are four different methods to choose from all with various traits to give insight to the condition of the owner that are as follows:

Permanent disability placards

Permanent disability placards issued in Georgia are given to those who have been diagnosed with a medical disability that allows them to park in handicapped spaces for as long as they continue to renew their placard for. While these placards may say permanent on them, you must get them renewed every four years at a Georgia tag office for it to retain its validity.

Temporary disability placards

Like the permanent disability placard in its basic use and function, the temporary disability placard is issued to users who may have a disability that is only temporary or are suffering complications from an outside factor. These temporary placards are only valid for 180 days after they are distributed due to the temporary nature of the disability that they were distributed for.

Disability license plates

Working essentially the same as the permanent disability placard, the permanent plates serve to send the same message but in a slightly different format. Instead of having to put up the disability placard anytime you want to park in a designated handicap space, the users’ license plate would indicate to any law enforcement or the establishment you are parked outside that the car is registered to be able to park in handicapped spaces. In the same manor of the permanent placard you will still have to renew the status of your permanent license plate at a tag office in Georgia every four years.

Disabled veteran license plates

The most niche and specific of the registrations, the disabled license plate is issued to those veterans who were disabled in combat. In order to be eligible for this specialized registration plate one must have been in a verified service accident that caused the disability that resulted in the loss of hand or feet, loss of sight in one or both eyes, or becoming permanently disabled. Once being verified for this registration the recipient must get the plates renewed anytime the vehicle they drive is also being renewed.

Conclusion

With all the stress of finding a registration office and knowing how to file the correct paperwork, understanding a little more information about the process of registering and collecting your disability registration should now be an easier process than originally anticipated. All that is left now is understanding what situation best applies to you and consulting with your doctor to ensure you get the registration you need.