Instructions and Application

New York City Special Vehicle Identification Parking Permit

Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD)

You can now apply On-Line for a New York City Disability Parking Permit, at the below
web site address or mail your application in to our RIILFHat the below address.

The following requirements must be met by a person with a disability to qualify for a City Parking
Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD):

I. You must provide us with a valid copy of your Driver's License or Non-Driver's
Identification card.

II. You must require the use of a private vehicle for transportation.

III. You must have a severe, permanent disability that impairs mobility as certified by your
personal physician and a New York City physician designated by the Department of Health
at an assessment center.

IV. Please provide all pertinent information requested on the application form. Write your
name on the application EXACTLY as it appears on your State-issued Driver's License or
Non Driver's Identification card. Please attach a copy of your Driver's License or Non
driver Identification card. Incomplete applications will be returned. PRINT OR TYPE all
information except for signatures.

V. If you are unable to sign, or the applicant is a minor, then a parent, spouse, guardian, or
person with power of attorney may sign, stating the reason and the relationship to you.

VI. Vehicle registrations must be current and valid. We will not accept any plate number(s)
in judgment with the New York City, Department of Finance Parking Violations
Operations unit.

NOTE: One permit with specified plates printed on it will be issued to the person with a
disability who is certified by a physician designated by the NYC Department of Health. This
permit holder must move the permit to whichever vehicle he or she is using at the time. No
copies are allowed.

NYC Department of Transportation

Authorized Parking & Permits
28-11 Queens Plaza North, 8th floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
T: 718-433-31000 F:718-433-3240
www.nyc.gov/dot
 VII. When we receive your application, we will review it for completeness. An incomplete
application will be returned to you with a letter requesting the missing information.
Complete applications will be forwarded within five working days to the Department of
Health's assessment center you choose.

VIII. Assessment center staff will contact you to schedule the required certification assessment
appointment. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, you must call to
cancel and reschedule no later than 48 hours before your appointment. Note: Please plan
to take any supporting medical documentation or reports with you to your appointment.

IX. If you are certified “approved” by the designated Department of Health City Physician, we
will issue you a permit. If you are certified “denied,” we will send you a denial-of-
certification letter, which shall include a description of the appeal process.

NOTE: All information that you submit with this application and any subsequent medical
information that you submit to the certifying physician will be kept confidential and will only be
shared with those involved in the certification and/or permit process, to the extent permitted or
required by law. If you have questions regarding this application, you may call PPPD at the
following telephone numbers for assistance: (718) 433-3100 during business hours, Monday -
Friday.

NYC Department of Transportation

Parking Permits for People with Disabilities
28-11 Queens Plaza North, 8th Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-4008

Note to all applicants:

1. You must send this completed application and required documents to PPPD, 28-11 Queens
Plaza No, 8th Fl. Long Island City, NY 11101-4008

2. You must notify the Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Unit in writing of all
changes of address.

3. Please call 718/433-3100 or TTY 212/504-4115 if you have any questions concerning your
application.

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NYC Department of Transportation
Authorized Parking & Permits
28-11 Queens Plaza North, 8th floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
T: 718-433-31000 F:718-433-3240
www.nyc.gov/dot
 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PARKING PERMITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PPPD)
APPLICATION FOR A CITY DISABILITY PARKING PERMIT
Please attach a copy of your State Issued Drivers License or Non Drivers Identification card
A. PERSONAL HISTORY OF Drivers License # Non-Drivers ID #
APPLICANT (the person with the
disability)
Last Name First Name M. Initial Social Security # (required)

Home Address: Street & Apt. No.

City State Zip Code Phone No. Work/Alternate No.

Date of Birth Sex (circle) Height Weight Color Hair Eye Color
M F
B. Do you currently have a NY State permit? (blue hang tag) Yes___ No___
If no, and you are a New York City resident, would you like to apply for a
State permit in addition to a City permit? Yes___ No___
C. LICENSE PLATE(S)
You must submit a copy of all current registrations. Please be advised registration(s) you submit to our
office will be checked with the Parking Violations Operations unit, any plate(s) with outstanding
judgment(s) will not be printed on your permit. *If you list more than 3 plate #’s you will not be able to get
any temporary plate changes.
1. 3. 5 7. 9.

2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

D. DECLARATION
I declare, under penalties of the penal law § 210.45, that statements contained herein are, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have not knowingly and willfully
made a false statement or given information which I know to be false. I understand that any
information given here will be shared only with those involved in the permit process, to the
extent permitted or required by law.
______________ _____________________________________________________
DATE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT*
If you will require the services of an interpreter at your medical assessment, please specify here
which language (including sign language) you will need:
________________________________________.

E. * If applicant is under 18 years old, or is unable to sign the application, please provide
Name, and Telephone number of Parent, Guardian, Spouse or Contact.

Name ________________________________________Telephone ______________Relationship_______________

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In addition to having your “personal” physician complete the application form, you must
have your disability certified by a “City” physician designated by the New York City
Department of Health (DOH).

I want to be seen at a DOH Clinic. I prefer to be seen in:

Manhattan______, Brooklyn______, Bronx______, Queens______, Staten Island______.

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 MEDICAL HISTORY PAGE

F. MEDICAL HISTORY AND STATUS of _____________________________ __________

Name Date of Birth
(YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION):
State nature and duration of disability. Give all diagnoses and fully describe the primary mobility
impairment problem. (PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY)

Etiology/Cause:
Date of last examination:
Is the disability permanent?
Yes No
In your opinion, does this person have a disability that requires him or her to use a private
automobile for transportation?
Yes No
Please provide your patient with any necessary supporting medical documentation (e.g. X-
Ray/CT/MRI Reports, EKG/Stress Test results, Surgical Summaries, etc.) for the applicant to
take with him or her to the assessment appointment with the city designated certifying
physician to substantiate his or her mobility impairment.
Personal Physician’s Certification of the Applicant:
I affirm that I have personally examined the above named applicant and that the information
presented in this application relating to this person’s disability is accurate. By signing below
you are certifying that the information you are providing is true and complete, any false statements
or deliberate misinformation are punishable under section 210.45 as per the NYS Penal Law;
including fines. In addition, any false statements on your behalf will be reported to the NYS
Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct.

_________________________ ___________________________ _____________________

SIGNATURE OF PHYSICIAN NAME OF PHYSICIAN (PLEASE PRINT) NYS PROFESSIONAL LICENSE #
_________________________ ___________________________ ____________________
DATE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO.

NOTE TO THE PERSONAL PHYSICIAN:

This form is being submitted for application to obtain a City disability parking permit. The applicant will also be
assessed by a certifying physician designated by the NYC Department of Health (DOH) for assessment and review of
this application. It is important that you accurately and thoroughly complete the information above.

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