Disabled Parking Placard

General Overview

Parking placard allows people who cannot walk 50 metres (164 feet) to use disabled parking stalls. The placards are issued to individuals who provide proper proof that they meet the requirements.

There are 3 types of parking placards:

A temporary placard, issued for between 3 and 12 months

A long-term placard, issued for 5 years

A permanent placard that can be renewed every 5 years by the client without additional medical certification

Please Note

You can only have 1 placard for each vehicle registered in your name.

Visitors to Alberta

If you are visiting Alberta and didn’t bring your placard with you, come into our office and request a short-term placard that will cover the length of your visit to Alberta. The placard must be returned to the registry office before you leave Alberta.

How to apply (In-person only)

Step 1:

Complete the application form

Placard Application Form

Step 2:

Get the application approved by an authorized healthcare provider, such as:

Physician

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Surgeon

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Nurse Practitioner

Chiropractors

Step 3:

Submit the application form in our office. Acceptable identification is required along with the application form. The cost of $9.00

Additional Information

Please refer to the following section for more information regarding the disabled parking placard:

Proper use of the parking placard

Placard abuse and how to report it