HANDICAP PLACARDS

Handicap Placards

Permanent Placards:

 Permanent placards are only available if you are permanently handicapped.

• Placards may be used with any vehicle in which the handicapped person is a passenger, regardless of whether that person owns the vehicle.
• If the placard is lost or stolen, it may be replaced by returning the Handicapped Identification Card with an application to the New Jersey State Police.  There is no fee.
• Application for permanent placards may be obtained by mail (call 609-292-6500 or toll free in NJ 888-486-3339) or online at www.njmvc.gov.

Temporary Placards:

• Placards may be used with any vehicle in which the handicapped person is a passenger, regardless of whether that person owns the vehicle.
• Temporary placards are only issued to those who have a temporary disability for up to one year only. The placards are valid for six months and may be renewed only once for an additional six months.

How to obtain a temporary handicap placard:

• Pick up the temporary placard application in the Records Dept. of the Madison Police Department.
• Have your doctor sign the application in the doctor certification section of the application. 
• Applicant must completely fill out the remainder of the form.
• Return the application, with check or money order made out to “NJ Motor Vehicle Commission” in the amount of $4.00.
• Once the application is returned and completed your placard with be prepared and issued to you.