How to Get an Oklahoma Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
Oklahoma drivers must display a temporary or permanent handicap placard or disability tag to park in handicap spaces.
Written by Jacqulyn Graber
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
Oklahoma
drivers must display a temporary or permanent disabled parking placard in their rearview mirror, or have a disability tag on their license plate, to utilize a handicap parking space. 
Make safe driving pay
Get rewarded for safe driving. Earn points and unlock benefits. Totally free.
Start earning now
How to get a disabled parking placard or plate in Oklahoma
Oklahoma drivers have three options when it comes to legally parking in handicap spaces. You’ll need to display one of these items on your vehicle:
- A temporary placard, issued for a maximum of 6 months
- A permanent placard, issued for 5 years
- A disability license plate tag, issued for 1 year to people who already have a permanent placard
Both the placards and license plates will include the International Symbol of Access (ISA), which you may recognize as the white stick figure in a wheelchair. This same image marks handicap parking spaces and other resources.
Don’t let this confuse you, however—you do not need to be in a wheelchair to qualify for a temporary or permanent placard, or even for a disability license plate tag in Oklahoma.
MORE:
Oklahoma license plates
Who’s eligible for a disabled parking placard?
In order to qualify for a temporary or permanent placard, you must meet at least one of the following requirements at the time of application:
- Can’t walk 200 feet without needing to rest
- Must walk with assistance from a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or another assistant device
- Have restricted breathing—either 1) have forced (respiratory) expiratory volume of less than 60 mm/hg for 1 second on room air at rest or 2) be prescribed portable oxygen
- Have Class III or Class IV functional limitations as defined by the American Heart Association
- Have a severely limited ability to walk due to an arthritic neurological, or orthopedic condition, or complications due to pregnancy
- Are certified legally blind
- Have impaired mobility due to one or more missing limbs
A physician, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP), osteopathic physician, chiropractor, podiatrist, or optometrist will have to sign your application certifying that you meet one of the above requirements.
A temporary disability will qualify you for a placard that is valid for up to six months, while a permanent disability will qualify you for a 5-year placard. Once you have a 5-year placard, you have the option of applying for a license plate with a disability tag.
How to apply
The process of applying for a temporary or permanent placard is relatively straightforward and can be done via a physical application or online form.
To apply with a physical application, use the following steps:
- Complete the form with your qualifying physician
- Submit the form via mail or by dropping it off at the Department of Public Safety at 3600 N. Martin Luther King Ave, Building 1, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Enter your physician’s information, including their email (contact their office if you don’t already have this information)
- Once submitted, your physician will receive an email inviting them to complete and submit their portion of the online form
Oklahoma’s Department of Public Safety does not charge a fee for either a temporary or permanent handicap placard.
If you would like to apply for a disability license plate tag, you may do so only if you already have a permanent placard. You simply have to submit
this form
along with the appropriate fee (either $5 or $15), as outlined on the form.Renewing a disabled parking placard
Renewing your placard in Oklahoma is incredibly straightforward—you’ll simply have to follow the same initial application process.
Temporary placards last up to six months, whereas permanent placards last for 5 years. You may apply to renew your expiring placard six months before it expires.
License plate tags last one year. To renew, simply resubmit the application form and pay the appropriate fee.
Key Takeaway To apply for and renew your Oklahoma handicap placards and license plate tags, simply submit the appropriate forms in person, via mail, or online.
Guidelines for veterans with disabilities
If you’re a disabled veteran who holds a permanent placard, you may be eligible for a specialty Disabled Veterans Plate. To qualify, you must have a disability that is at least 50% related to injuries suffered while on U.S. military service.
To apply for a Disabled Veteran Plate, fill out the appropriate application form and send it to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, along with a letter from the VA stating your eligibility, insurance verification form, and the appropriate fee ($6.50 for in-person pickup, or $9.50 to have the plates mailed to you).
Key Takeaway In addition to standard handicap placards, disabled veterans in Oklahoma may qualify for specialty Disabled Veterans Plates.
"I’m earning
awesome rewards
every week, just for driving safe!”
Patricia W.
Reviewed on 5/28/2023
“I got my first car and didn’t have a clue about insurance.Jerryis a great app that’s super helpful AND super free. It’s a great resource for young people.” —Helena O.
Compare insurance quotes from 50+ insurance companies with Jerry in under 45 seconds
Compare insurance quotes from 50+ insurance companies with Jerry in under 45 seconds
4.7/5 rating on the App Store | Trusted by 5+ million customers and 7 million cars4.7/5 app rating | Trusted by 5M+ driversFAQs
Can I renew my handicap placard online in Oklahoma?
Yes! Simply complete
this form
to apply online. Make sure you have your driver’s license handy (if applicable), as well as the contact information for your physician.How much does a handicap placard cost in Oklahoma?
Temporary and permanent handicap placards are available free of charge in Oklahoma. Diabled license plate tags, as well as Disabled Veteran Plates, are available for a small fee.
