Disabled Parking Placard

Disabled Parking Placards Are Not Transferable

When a person who holds a disabled parking placard passes away, the placard must be returned to the Registry of Motor Vehicles as soon as possible.

A disabled placard is only authorized for use by the person to whom it is issued.

Penalties for Misuse-$500 citation & 30 day license suspension!
 

Misuse of a disabled placard is illegal. A person who uses a disabled placard that was issued to somebody else (living or deceased) can face penalties.

When the RMV receives notice that a person has passed away, the deceased's placard is canceled and the RMV sends a letter to that person's estate to request that the placard be returned.

If you received a letter about the cancellation of a disabled placard that was issued to a person who is now deceased, please know:

• There will be no action taken against you, your Massachusetts driver's license, or your Massachusetts ID card as a result of the letter;
• The placard has been canceled and it is illegal for anybody to use it (even if it displays a future expiration date);
• If the placard has already been discarded, the customer does not need to take any further action; and
• If you have possession of the disabled placard, you should return the placard to the RMV at the following address:

Registry of Motor Vehicles
Medical Affairs
ATN: Returns
PO BOX 55889
Boston, MA 02205-6889

If you wish to keep the placard photo, please return the other sections of the placard, especially the placard number and expiration date.

Questions? Please contact Medical Affairs at (857) 368-8020.