In order for you to pick a starting point for you to begin the process of applying for your handicap parking placard, you must remain calm. This process can slow you down and cause you to feel exhausted. Allow the below aide to guide you through the handicap parking laws of New Hampshire. Some parts of the disable parking laws are similar across the United States, but majority of the rules vary from state to state and at a local level.

Where Do You Obtain Your Application for Disabled Parking Permit in New Hampshire?

You may visit any New Hampshire Motor Vehicles Division office to get an application for your Walking Disabilities Placard, or plate. There are over 13 locations across the state convenient for you to find, be sure to choose the branch nearest your residence. Confirm all of your application is signed and filled out and attach your other necessary documents.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Your Walking Disability Placard?

New Hampshire’s rules and regulations state that you must have one or more of the ailments listed below, and that your medical doctor authorizes your disabilities on your application. You must, also, provide a paragraph about your disability and how your condition limits your ability to effectively remain neutral in your society.

  • You cannot walk without help from a device like a cane, crutch, another person, a prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistant device
  • You have a chronic lung disease that does not allow you to breathe in resting air
  • You are required to use oxygen
  • You have a cardiac condition classified as a Level III or Level IV
  • You are harshly limited in your ability to walk caused by arthritis, a neurological, orthopedic, or other medical condition that applies

If one or more of the conditions listed, applies to you, keep reading. You are on your way to an understanding of the New Hampshire laws and the procedures of the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.

What Types of Disability Placards are Available in New Hampshire?

As with most states, New Hampshire also offers temporary and permanent walking disability placards, or plates, to you. The renewal of your placards will need to be made in person for obtaining your new placards. Your Driver’s License may need to be renewed at the time of renewal of your handicap placard, see below for additional details

  • Renewals and Replacements

New Hampshire’s rules for your temporary placard are like most other states. Your temporary disability placards do not expire for up to six months and you may renew them by filling out a new application and receiving another medical certification, from your doctor. You may mail your application, provide in person, or allow another individual to submit your application through the DMV, as long as a valid ID is shown. All temporary walking disability parking placards will be issued in the color red.

The policy on your permanent walking disability placards have a slight difference than in any of the other states. Your renewals for permanent disability placards are valid for five years, but your first renewal may be shorter than five years since your Driver’s License or identification card’s expiration date will determine your renewal date for the placard. All permanent walking disability parking placards are issued in blue.

Pay attention to your application as New Hampshire’s laws have changed. You will need to select if you want one placard, or two, but the law states that you may not have two placards and a plate for your vehicle. However, you may have one disability placard and one disability plate.

What to Do After You Receive Your Placard

You must hang your placard in your rearview mirror and the expiration date must be visible through your windshield. You may not use your placard while the car, whether you are a passenger or not, is in motion. If you are not driving, nor intending to drive, you may have family member register a vehicle, as long as you are all residents of New Hampshire, on your behalf and are dependent upon that vehicle for your daily transportation needs.

If You Abuse Your Parking Placard

If your placard is being misused, you are in violation of the laws of the New Hampshire handicap parking. If you are the perpetrator, you will be fined up to $1,000, depending on the town you violated the laws in. In the larger cities, parking enforcers consistently check for violators and fraudulent usage of disability placards. Remember, if you commit a violation cited in the rules or laws, you could be charged with an offense punishable by jail or, only, fines.

If you need to replace your disability placards, you must write a letter to the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles to request a replacement. You must include your name, date of birth, and mailing address. Be sure to be as specific as possible when you request a replacement, your information will be checked and verified by the DMV to ensure your identification is correct.

What are the Fees Assessed with Your Walking Disability Placards and/or Plates?

Very little research will be required by you to find the correct fees and it is all dependent upon if you apply for placards or plates. Your first time applying for a handicap parking plate, you will be assessed an $8 fee. If you are only requesting walking disability placards, you will be charged a $5 fee. Each additional replacement placard will also cost five dollars.

Assess Your Situation

After gathering all of your information, you can submit your application in person or by mail and pay the fees as explained by this guide. The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles urges you to visit your closest location and give your payment by check or money order; no cash is accepted. You must check your local policies and procedures to ensure that your application is legally satisfied.