Temporary Disabled Placard

A Temporary Disabled Placard (placard) is a removable windshield placard that is to be hung from the rearview mirror of a parked vehicle in order to park in disabled parking spaces. The placard must be used only when a physically disabled person is the occupant of the motor vehicle at the time of parking or when the physically disabled person is being dropped off or picked up. The placard must not be hung from the rearview mirror when driving the vehicle. The validated receipt of the Application for Disabled Person Placard (Form 2769) must be in the vehicle when the placard is in use.

• Who qualifies for a Temporary Disabled Placard?
• What is the definition of a "temporarily physically disabled person?"
• What is the definition of "physically disabled?"
• Who determines temporary physical disability?
• How do I apply for a Temporary Disabled Placard?
• Can the Temporary Disabled Placard be renewed?
• How do I apply for a replacement Temporary Disabled Placard?

Who qualifies for a Temporary Disabled Placard?

Any temporarily physically disabled person, parent or guardian of a temporarily physically disabled person, a not-for-profit group or organization that transports more than one temporarily physically disabled person.

What is the definition of a "temporarily physically disabled person?"

The term means a "physically disabled" person whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last no more than 180 days.

What is the definition of "physically disabled?"

Section 301.142.1, RSMo defines “physical disability” as listed below:

• The person cannot ambulate or walk 50 feet without stopping to rest due to a severe and disabling arthritic, neurological, orthopedic condition, or other severe and disabling condition.
• The person cannot ambulate or walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive device.
• The person is restricted by a respiratory or other disease to such an extent that the person’s forced respiratory expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest.
• The person uses portable oxygen.
• The person has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to the standards set by the American Heart Association.
• The person is blind as defined in Section 8.700, RSMo.

Who determines temporary physical disability?

A licensed physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, physician's assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, or optometrist must certify the person is temporarily "physically disabled" by completing a Physician's Statement for Disabled Person's Placard (Form 1776) that indicates the expected period of disability.

A statement from the United States Veterans Administration verifying permanent disability of a service member.

How do I apply for a Temporary Disabled Placard?

Complete an Application for Disabled Person Placard (Form 2769) and have your licensed physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, physician's assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, or optometrist complete a Physician’s Statement for Disabled Person’s Placard (Form 1776).

These forms can be printed from your computer or obtained at any Missouri license office. Once the forms are completed, submit them, along with the appropriate fee, at any Missouri license office or by mail.

The fee is $2 for a Temporary Disabled Placard that will expire according to the period of disability (not to exceed 180 days) that is stated on the Physician's Statement for Disabled Person's Placard (Form 1776).

Can the Temporary Disabled Placard be renewed?

Yes, it may be renewed once, for a period not to exceed 180 days, by submitting a new Application for Disabled Person Placard (Form 2769), a new Physician's Statement for Disabled Person's Placard (Form 1776), and the $2 fee at any Missouri license office or by mail.

How do I apply for a replacement Temporary Disabled Placard?

If your Temporary Disabled Placard has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or was never received, you may apply for a replacement Temporary Disabled Placard. Submit a notarized Application for Disabled Person Placard (Form 2769), a copy of your latest validated receipt for the original placard, and the appropriate fee at any Missouri license office or by mail.

NOTE: If you are unable to submit your latest validated receipt for the original placard, you may be required to have your licensed physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, physician's assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, or optometrist complete a new Physician’s Statement for Disabled Person’s Placard (Form 1776) and submit it with your application. The fee for a replacement Temporary Disabled Placard is $4.