Finding the right information to guide you through the process of obtaining your disabled parking permit is tough and it might be confusing. Because each state has its own rules and regulations, a lot of the information you may find could be incorrect or won’t apply to you. Even some cities may have their ordinances that could affect disabled parking permits.

This guide is meant to help you find all the information you’ll need to correctly, and quickly, get your disabled parking permit in the state of Wyoming. We’ll start with the first step of the process you’ll have to go through to apply for a permit.

 

Who Can Apply

The answer to this may be more complex than you realize. Because of all the variations of rules and regulations between each state, you might be accustomed or unaware of the qualifications for Wyoming. The state has its predefined qualifications for who can apply for a disabled parking permit. You must meet at least one or more of the criteria they have set.

Here are the qualifications:

  • You must be unable to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest
  • You must be restricted by lung disease to the extent that forced expiratory volume for arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest
  • You must not be able to walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive devices
  • You must use portable oxygen
  • You must have a cardiac condition to the degree that your functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV by the standards adopted by the American Heart Association
  • You must be severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic neurological, or orthopedic condition
  • You must have a severe visual or audio handicap

If you’re still unsure if you qualify for a disabled parking permit or not, it’s never a bad idea to consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional on if you qualify and how. If you’re in a severe situation, don’t worry. You’ll more than likely fit into one of these criteria.

Plus, part of the application process is receiving eligibility certification from a medical professional. This is a great time to meet with someone to discuss how and why you qualify for a permit.

The Application Process

Once you’ve determined you’re eligible to apply for a disabled parking permit, it’s time to fill out your application. Interested applicants must fill out the Application for Handicap Vehicle Identification Placard, which can be found online.

This part of the application will ask for your personal information. Be prepared to give your driver’s license number, name, and date of birth.

Once you’ve filled out your section of the application, it’ll be time to find a medical professional to certify that you have a disability. This is how the state ensures that only people who need to use the designated parking spaces can.

Once you’ve completed both sections of the application, you can now submit it for processing. You can either turn them in at any Department of Transportation office or mail them to this address listed below:

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Driver Services Program – Medical Review

5300 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340

As a plus, it’s free to apply and receive a placard.

After you’ve submitted your documents, it’s now a waiting game until they arrive.

But, wait, there is more to know about how to best use your disabled parking permit so you can get the most benefit out of it.

Renewing Permits

Those with a temporary disability placard will have it valid for up to six months. If you find that you still need the permit beyond those six months, don’t fret. Wyoming allows those with a temporary permit to apply for a renewal. You can renew it by submitting a new application and medical certification. Afterward, it’ll be valid for six more months.

If you have a permanent disability placard, your placard will be valid for a minimum of 12 months. Before it expires, you’ll receive a renewal notice from the state that will encourage you to renew your permit.

To renew a permanent disability placard, you have two options. You may either return the renewal notice by mail or take a trip to your local driver exam station. If you take the in-person route, you’ll need to bring your expired disability placard and another Application for Handicapped Vehicle Identification Placard. It’s also more formally known as Form FSDI-916. However, you do not need to recertify your medical information.

If you have a disabled parking license plate, the process to renew is simple. You’ll automatically renew your license plate permits, regardless if they are the standard one or the one meant for veterans, each year when you register your vehicle. This makes it simple to keep up to date without worrying about expiration dates.

Replacing Your Placard

Sometimes life happens and your disabled parking permit is either lost or stolen. Your permit may also be damaged and you need it replaced. Thankfully, Wyoming has a simple process to give you another permit.

Regardless of why you need a replacement permit, you’ll need to provide a written statement o the circumstances. The statement can be dropped off at any local Department of Transportation office or mailed to the address that was listed above.

If you have a temporary permit, you must follow the same procedure at the initial issuance of the placard to replace it. This means you’ll have to fill out another application.

Conclusion

By now, you know all the ins and outs of obtaining your disabled parking permit in Wyoming. It’s important to know all this information so you can quickly get a disabled parking permit to use. Remember to always check city ordinances to see if there are any other rules for where you live.