How Do I Apply?
Complete the application for a special disability parking permit (Form 861) Part 1 available at your local DMV or online at
Alaska.gov/dmv. A licensed physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or podiatrist must complete Part 2 of the form
certifying your qualifying conditions.
Who Is Eligible?
Individuals with a temporary or permanent disability are eligible for a special disability parking permit when they meet one of the
following requirements:
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Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest;
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Cannot walk without using a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or other assistive device;
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Are restricted by lung disease;
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Use portable oxygen;
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Have a cardiac condition classified as Class III or Class IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association;
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Are severely limited in ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition.
Permit or Plates?
Individuals who experience a temporary disability are eligible to obtain a special disability parking permit to park in designated
parking spaces. Individuals with a permanent disability may obtain either a special disability parking permit or disability license
plates. Registration and taxes are waived for the first set of disability license plates. Full fees are required for second or subsequent
sets of disability license plates.
Where Do I Hang the Special Disability Parking Permit?
Hang the special disability parking permit from your rearview mirror when parked in a designated parking space. Be sure to remove
the permit from your rearview mirror before driving since it can obstruct your vision.
When Does My Special Disability Parking Permit Expire?
Permanent special disability parking permits are issued up to five years and are renewable in your local DMV office. Temporary
disability parking permits are issued up to six months and renewable upon reapplication and doctor certification. The expiration
date is printed on the permit and expires on the last day of the month shown on the permit.
Who Can Use My Special Disability Parking Permit or Plates?
Your special disability parking permit allows you to park in designated parking areas. Anyone transporting the holder of a special
disability parking permit may also park in designated parking when the holder of the permit enters or exits the vehicle.
(907) 269-5551
alaska.gov/dmv
Form 861 (Rev. 11/2016)