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Disabled Person Parking Permits

Permanent/Long Term Parking Permits:

A permanent/long term disabled person parking permit is available to any individual with permanent or long term mobility problems restricting his/her ability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest due to specific disabilities, or those who are legally blind. The disability must be certified by one of the following:

• Physician licensed to practice under Chapters 458, 459, and 460, Florida Statutes or similarly licensed by another state
• Osteopathic Physicians
• Podiatric Physicians
• Chiropractors
• Optometrists (for sight only)
• Physicians who practice medicine in a military medical facility, state hospital or federal prison must complete in detail the "Physician's Statement of Certification" section on form HSMV 83039, indicating the facility and the address
• An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensed under Chapter 464 under the protocol of a licensed physician
• Physician assistants licensed to practice under Chapter 458 or Chapter 459

Before applying for a disabled person parking permit, the disabled person must have either a current Florida Driver License or a Florida Identification Card issued by the Florida Division of Driver License.

These permanent/long term permits are issued for a period of four years and expire on the disabled person’s birthday.

Individuals qualified to be issued the permanent/long term parking permit must submit a completed application, form HSMV83039. The Physician’s Statement of Certification section must be completed by one of the authorized authorities listed above. Permits are available at any of our branch locations.

Persons eligible for a disabled person’s parking permit may choose to purchase a wheelchair license plate issued for his/her vehicle(s). The qualifying person must be listed as one of the owners of the vehicle being registered with the plate. Customers choosing this option will incur additional fees. Please contact our Customer Information Center at (352) 343-9602 for additional information.

A disabled person parking permit may be renewed, up to three months prior to the expiration month, at any of our branch locations.

To process by mail, please send your renewal to Bob M^cKee, Lake County Tax Collector, PO Box 268, Tavares, FL 32778.

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Temporary Disabled Person Parking Permits:

Temporary disabled person parking permits are available to any individual with a temporary disability that restricts his/her ability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest due to specific disabilities. The disability must be certified by one of the following:

• Physician licensed to practice under Chapters 458, 459, and 460, Florida Statutes or similarly licensed by another state
• Osteopathic Physicians
• Podiatric Physicians
• Chiropractors
• Optometrists (for sight only)
• Physicians who practice medicine in a military medical facility, state hospital or federal prison must complete in detail the "Physician's Statement of Certification" section on form HSMV 83039, indicating the facility and the address
• An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensed under Chapter 464 under the protocol of a licensed physician
• Physician assistants licensed to practice under Chapter 458 or Chapter 459

Temporarily disabled persons must have either a current Florida Driver License or a Florida Identification Card issued by the Florida Division of Driver License.

Individuals qualified to be issued the temporary parking permit must submit a completed application form, HSMV83039. The Physician's Statement of Certification section must be completed by one of the authorities listed above. Permits are available at any of our branch locations.

The temporary parking permit will only be issued for the period indicated by the application; however, it may not exceed six months from the date of issuance. If the person is still disabled at the expiration of the temporary parking permit, a new application with certification is required.

The acceptable forms of payment in our offices are cash, checks, credit/debit cards, or money orders. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Bob M^cKee, Lake County Tax Collector.

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