Youll need to have application completed by a medical professional. ANDIf you plan to apply in person, the California DMV strongly encourages you to make an appointment in advance. The application process will be the same regardless of the type of disability placard or license plate you choose to obtain. You can submit your placard application. To apply for a disabled placard or license plate in California. A completed Application for Disabled Person Placard or Plates Form REG 1. Medical certification completed ON the application by one of the following. Physician or surgeon. Physicians assistant. Chiropractor ONLY for disabilities related to the use of lower extremities or hands. Optometrist ONLY for visual conditions. Payment for the appropriate fee see Fees for Disability Placards below. NOTE You DO NOT need medical certification if you already have a permanent placard or license plate. Mail all of your application materials to. P. O. Box 9. 32. 34. Sacramento, CA 9. CA DMV office. You will need to submit to the DMV. NOTE You DO NOT need medical certification if you are appearing in person AND your disability includes a lost leg or both of your hands. Renew Your CA Disabled Placard. Disabled parking placards still expire, even if they are permanent. Renewal processes differ depending on the type of placard you have. Permanent Placard Renewal. Permanent disabled parking placards expire every. June 3. 0 in odd numbered years. Permanent placards are. You DO NOT need your doctor to re certify the permit. California DMV by. Temporary Placard Renewal. To reapply, follow the steps in. Apply for a Disabled Parking Placard above. Your doctor WILL need to re certify your disability. You can apply for a temporary placard up to. Disabled License Plate Renewal. If you have a disabled person DP or disabled veteran DV license plate, you must. Replacing a California Placard. If your disabled placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can replace it by submitting. Submit the materials. P. O. Box 9. 42. 86. Sacramento, CA 9. You should receive the replacement placard within. For more information about replacing license plates and other registration materials, see our page on. Replacing a Lost Registration in California. Fees for CA Disability Placards. Permanent placard Free. Temporary placard 6. Disabled person DP license plate Free, but you must pay your vehicle registration fees. Travel placard Free. Permanent placard Free. Temporary placard 6. Disabled person DP license plate 2.