From heart disease to wheelchairs, millions of Americans are walking around everyday fighting invisible battles that can make it nearly impossible to get around comfortably. For those who need extra help to get where they are going in a time of need, having a fast solution to an often-lifelong problem can be a lifesaver. Thankfully, the state of Utah has made it relatively quick to apply for and receive a handicapped parking permit that could drastically alter the living quality of someone who would benefit from easier access to the services they use every day. By understanding the fastest and most efficient way to qualify, apply, and receive your handicap parking permit, you can look forward to a life of lessened difficulty by following the steps in this article.
Pre-application considerations
Even if you are certain that you will qualify for a handicapped parking permit, it is always smart to check the Utah regulations on who can and cannot receive a parking permit. Whether you are looking for a temporary or a permanent pass, you must look at the states’ requirements for what conditions must be present for the candidate and how long they expect to be living with the conditions. If you recently underwent surgery or have caught a temporary illness, you can apply for a temporary pass that will allow you temporary access to handicapped spaces if the condition persist. If you suffer from chronic diseases or sensory issues, you may qualify for permanent parking privileges due to the nature of your disease often being a lifelong issue that can be accommodated by permanent parking status.
Efficiently filling out the application
Luckily for the state of Utah, the application for a temporary or permanent handicap permit can be found online and printed out in a matter of minutes. When you print out the required TC-842 form, you will find a lot of personal information that relates to the nature of the application as well as the status of permit you wish to receive. Once you print out the permit sheet and pick your desired length of membership you will have to find a doctor to sign off on the paperwork. There are even some options to have a firm help you file your papers for you if you are unaware of all the information necessary.
Getting fast approval
In a time of urgency and trying to get paperwork filed as quickly as possible, the last thing you want to do is have to go to the doctor’s office or hospital to wait in line for hours to get a signature. Thankfully, for cases where only some prior information and consultation are needed you can be on your way to a permit much quicker than before. Thanks to the advances in modern technology and digital data, you are now able to have an online physician assist you from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Thanks to the security and ease of use of new applications you can sign, consult, and send your application to the registry to be processed.
Fast registration
Once a doctor has approved and signed off on your application, you can now go and deliver your application to the nearest Utah DMV office to register and set up your tag information. One downside to going to the registry is that it may be inconvenient with your current condition or it may not be a good time to go on a long drive just to have to wait at a registry for a long time to file simple paperwork. Once again, thanks to the convenience of modern technology you can skip the drive and the lines by having all your information sent to the registry via the internet. Once your online doctor or consultant has deemed your application valid, they can send it to the registry for you and have them take care of your data for you so you don’t have to spend energy and time going out to the office just to hand in some paperwork.
Picking up the permit
With the process of filling out all of the required paperwork and consulting with a docotor being over, you are finally able to go and pick up your placard or license plate. If it is only a temporary disability that you registered for, then they will supply you with a temporary placard that will allow you to park in handicapped spaces for a limited amount of time until it expires. If you applied and were consulted under the impression that this would be a long term or permanent issue, then they will register you with a license place that will allow you to hold your handicapped status for four years without having to go and get registered again. Finally, if you were injured in combat as a veteran, they will offer you a special veteran plate that recognizes you were disabled in combat and you will only have to reregister your plates whenever you decide to register your vehicle. No matter the method of recognition you chose, you can go and pick it up from the registry once the documents have been filed and completed. Making sure that your parking status is displayed only when you are parked in an assigned space and not when you are driving is important and making sure that your registration is valid and up to date will prevent issues later on.
Conclusion
NO matter what caused the disability or how long you will be living with it, finding a way to alleviate some stress is always welcome. Looking to find a solution as quickly as possible and putting yourself in the best place possible all requires finding the best and quickest way to ensure lesser struggles dealing with whatever has been thrown your way. By utilizing the power of internet technology and its ability to connect people, you can access all of the assets and information you need to help you get on with life and back where you used to be.