Do I need a notary for the disability plates or placard application?

No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. Depending on the replacement circumstances, a notarized statement or police report may be required.

How do I submit the disability plates or placard application?

The instructions say a third party may bring it to any local MVC agency for same-day processing. Certain replacement requests may be mailed to the Special Plate Unit in Trenton.

What attachments may be required?

The application instructions call for a copy of the current vehicle registration for plates and a prescription or letter for medical certification. Replacement requests may require a police report or notarized statement.

Can I apply for both plates and a placard?

Yes. The application lets you select license plates, a placard, or both. The instructions state that an eligible applicant may have one set of plates or one placard, or both depending on individual needs.

Teaneck, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Application for Vehicle License Plates and/or Placard for Persons with a Disability

People applying for or renewing disability plates or a placard use this application and checklist to provide applicant, vehicle, medical, and certification information.

What this form is

This application is for initial, recertification, and replacement requests for wheelchair symbol license plates, a placard, or both. It asks for information about the applicant and, when applicable, the vehicle owner and vehicle, plus signatures and medical practitioner certification for initial and recertification applications. Depending on the request, applicants may need to attach vehicle registration, a prescription or letter, a police report, or a notarized statement.

Who needs it

People seeking disability plates, a placard, or both, including those applying for the first time, recertifying, or requesting replacements, use this application.

How to submit it

The instructions say a third party may bring the application to any local MVC agency for same-day processing. For mail-in replacement requests when the applicant cannot go to an agency, they provide the Special Plate Unit address in Trenton.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; replacement requests may require a notarized statement or police report, depending on the circumstances.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the application and instructional checklist for disability plates, a placard, or both.
2
Complete The Application
Select initial, recertification, or replacement and indicate whether you are applying for plates, a placard, or both.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable vehicle registration, medical prescription or letter, and replacement documentation described in the instructions.
4
Submit To The MVC
Bring the application to a local MVC agency or follow the instructions for applicable replacement requests mailed to the Special Plate Unit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the disability plates or placard application?: No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. Depending on the replacement circumstances, a notarized statement or police report may be required.
How do I submit the disability plates or placard application?: The instructions say a third party may bring it to any local MVC agency for same-day processing. Certain replacement requests may be mailed to the Special Plate Unit in Trenton.
What attachments may be required?: The application instructions call for a copy of the current vehicle registration for plates and a prescription or letter for medical certification. Replacement requests may require a police report or notarized statement.
Can I apply for both plates and a placard?: Yes. The application lets you select license plates, a placard, or both. The instructions state that an eligible applicant may have one set of plates or one placard, or both depending on individual needs.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Vehicle License Plates and/or Placard for Persons with a Disability doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Teaneck form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.