You can’t just waltz into a Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office and say, “Give me the good spots.” You need medical certification first. Grab the form called Form DO-11A from the New Jersey MVC website—it’s a simple, two-page PDF.
Take that form to your doctor, your podiatrist, or even your chiropractor. They’ll fill out the part that explains your condition and confirm it’s legit. Think of it as a prescription for parking—your doctor signs off, and you’re halfway there.
Step 2: Pick Your Plastic or Your Metal
Now, you have a choice to make. Do you want the hanging placard, or do you want the license plate? The placard is perfect if you share a car or if your condition is temporary (up to six months). The plate is for permanent conditions and costs a bit more upfront, but it never expires.
Interesting fact: New Jersey offers two types of permanent placards—one for individuals and one for organizations. If you’re a nonprofit that drives disabled folks around, you can get a fleet of them. How cool is that?
Handicapped Parking: This is the Law for Drivers and Proprietors, Obey
