MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES
445 Minnesota Street - Suite 164
St. Paul, MN 55101-5164
Phone: (651) 297-3377
TDD: (651) 282-6555
Web: dvs.dps.mn.gov
APP LI CAT I O N F OR D I SAB IL IT Y P A RKI NG CE RT IF ICA TE
Applications (new and renewal) for commercial disability parking certificates must be made in a written request format
explaining the proposed certificate usage in conjunction with the transportation of disabled individuals, as well as internal
controls (i.e., ensuring proper accountability) of the certificates.
1.
To apply for a commercial parking certificate, an agency must submit a written statement on letterhead
stationary. Typically, these applications are made by public or private social service agencies, care centers and
nursing homes that have a frequent business need to transport numerous disabled clients. Certificates cannot be
issued to taxi or limousine services, as their disabled patrons should have their own personal parking
certificates. Also, an agency must certify that the commercial certificate will be used solely for the benefit
of a physically disabled person so defined in Minnesota Statute 169.345.
2.
The statement must explain to the department's satisfaction how the agency meets the following criteria:
a)
Identify all vehicles that certificates will be used in;
b)
State the organizations internal controls for managing/accounting for the certificates;
c)
State that the organization will immediately notify DVS in the case of lost or stolen certificates;
d)
State that the organization will contact DVS immediately of any abuse or suspected abuse of
certificates issued to the organization;
e)
State that the organization is aware that failure to abide by the above listed requirements may well
result in the revocation of all certificates issued.
3.
There is a fee of $5 per commercial disability parking certificate requested. Commercial parking
certificates are issued for three-year periods.
When renewing a certificate(s), please include the 6-digit number on your current
certificate
Commercial certificates cannot be issued until all information is furnished and all fees have been paid.
Driver and Vehicle Services Division
Disability Services Unit
445 Minnesota St, Ste. 164
St. Paul, MN 55101-5164