Forestport, NY · Oneida County
Application for a Parking Permit or License Plates for Persons with Severe Disabilities
This application is for people with severe disabilities seeking a parking permit or disability license plates, with medical certification required for many applicants.
What this form is
Use this application to request a parking permit or license plates for a person with a severe disability that impairs mobility. For a parking permit, complete Part 1 and have a qualified medical professional complete Part 2 when certification is required; take the application to the appointed issuing agent for your municipality. For license plates, the disability must be permanent, and the vehicle must be registered to the person with the disability.
Who needs it
A person with a severe mobility-related disability—or their parent or guardian—uses this application to seek a parking permit or disability license plates.
How to submit it
For a parking permit, take the completed application to the appointed issuing agent for the city, town or village where you live; do not send it to DMV. Call your local town hall to find the nearest permit issuing agent.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs Part 1, and the medical professional signs and dates Part 2 when certification is required.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the application and read pages 1 and 2 before completing the application on page 3.
- 2
Complete Part 1
Print the applicant’s information, select parking permit or license plates, and sign and date Part 1.
- 3
Gather Medical Certification
When required, have a qualified medical professional complete and sign the applicable medical certification in Part 2.
- 4
Submit to the Issuing Agent
For a parking permit, take the application to the appointed local issuing agent. Call your town hall to find the nearest agent.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the severe-disability parking application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates Part 1 without a notary. A medical professional signs and dates Part 2 when medical certification is required.
- How do I submit the parking permit application in Forestport?
- Take the completed application to the appointed issuing agent for your municipality. The instructions say to call your local town hall to find the nearest permit issuing agent.
- Can I use this application to request disability license plates?
- Yes. The form covers both parking permits and license plates. License plates require a permanent disability, and the vehicle must be registered to the person with the disability.