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Indiana BMV guide · Michigan City Ford · Michigan City, IN
Indiana Disability Parking Placards and Plates
Applying for a handicap parking placard or plate in Indiana? Here is what the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) says about who qualifies, how to apply, how long a placard lasts and what it costs.
Form 42070placard and plate application
Freepermanent placard
$5temporary placard
1 yearlongest temporary placard term
The short answer
To get an Indiana disability parking placard, have a health care provider certify a qualifying condition and submit State Form 42070 at a BMV branch or by mail. A permanent placard is free and does not expire unless the disability is certified as no longer permanent; a temporary placard is $5 and lasts up to one year.
Who qualifies for a disability parking placard
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) says disability parking placards and license plates let holders park in areas designated for persons with disabilities. A placard may be issued to a person certified by a health care provider as having:
- A permanent or temporary physical disability requiring the use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces or crutches
- Permanently or temporarily lost the use of one or both legs
- A serious, long-term or short-term mobility limitation caused by a lung or heart condition, arthritis, or an orthopedic or neurological impairment
- Permanent or temporary blindness or visual impairment
- Specific diagnosed levels of autism spectrum disorder
Company placards may be issued to businesses or organizations authorized by the state or local government to operate programs or facilities serving people with disabilities, including transportation services. A permanent placard may also be issued to a person who has been issued, or is eligible for, a Disabled Hoosier Veteran (DHV) license plate.
From the BMV's Disability Parking Placards and Plates page, read November 10, 2026.
How long a placard lasts, and what it costs
| Placard | How long it is valid | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent | Does not expire unless a health care provider certifies the disability is no longer permanent | Free |
| Temporary | Until the date the health care provider indicates on the application, or one year from issuance, whichever comes first | $5.00 |
| Company | Until January 1 of the fourth year after the year it is issued; it expires immediately if the company ceases operations | Not listed on the BMV Fee Chart |
Validity from the BMV's Disability Parking Placards and Plates page; fees from the BMV Fee Chart (revised 1/1/26); both read November 10, 2026. These are state fees, not dealer prices.
Disability license plates
A disability license plate may be issued to a person certified by a health care provider as having a permanent qualifying condition: a permanent physical disability requiring a wheelchair, walker, braces or crutches; permanent loss of the use of one or both legs; a permanent and severe mobility restriction due to a pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, an arthritic condition, or an orthopedic or neurological impairment; permanent blindness or visual impairment; or specific diagnosed levels of autism spectrum disorder.
The BMV says a disability plate may also be issued to a person with a permanent parking placard, to authorized businesses or organizations serving people with disabilities, and to a person who designates a vehicle as regularly used to transport a qualifying disabled person.
| Vehicle type |
|---|
| Passenger vehicles |
| Trucks with a declared gross weight of less than 11,000 lbs. |
| Mini-trucks |
| Motorcycles (including autocycles) |
| Motor driven cycles (MDC) |
| Recreational vehicles (RV) |
A disability plate may be renewed online at myBMV.com, at any kiosk, by phone using the access code on your renewal notice, by mail, or at any BMV branch.
From the BMV's Disability Parking Placards and Plates page, read November 10, 2026.
How to apply
- Form: complete the Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard, State Form 42070. The BMV says prior versions of the form will not be accepted.
- Where: submit it at any BMV branch, or mail it to the address listed on the application.
- By mail: the BMV offers a Disability License Plate and Placard Application Mail-In Checklist with step-by-step mailing instructions and a list of what to include.
- Veterans: the BMV points disabled veterans to the Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plate options.
From the BMV's Disability Parking Placards and Plates page, read November 10, 2026.
Vehicle service at Michigan City Ford
The Works® at Michigan City Ford includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check. Our technicians can help keep the vehicle you rely on ready to go.
Schedule service online and see our service specials first. Michigan City Ford is at 3930 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Get directions.
Michigan City Ford service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Sat | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Sun | closed |
From Michigan City Ford's website, November 10, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Indiana disability placard FAQ
How do I get a handicap placard in Indiana?
Complete the Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard, State Form 42070, with certification from a health care provider, and submit it at any BMV branch or by mail to the address on the application.
How much is a disability parking placard in Indiana?
The BMV Fee Chart (revised 1/1/26) lists a temporary disability parking placard at $5.00 and a permanent placard as free.
Does an Indiana permanent placard expire?
No. The BMV says a permanent disability parking placard does not expire unless a health care provider certifies that the disability is no longer permanent.
How long is a temporary placard good for in Indiana?
Until the date the health care provider indicates on the application, or one year from issuance, whichever comes first.
Can I get a disability license plate instead of a placard?
Yes, if a health care provider certifies a permanent qualifying condition, or if you already hold a permanent placard. The BMV also allows plates for a vehicle regularly used to transport a qualifying person.
Can I use an older version of State Form 42070?
No. The BMV says prior versions of the form will not be accepted.
More Indiana vehicle paperwork
See our Indiana title and registration guide, or schedule service at Michigan City Ford.
Sources
Eligibility, validity, plate rules and application steps are from the Indiana BMV Disability Parking Placards and Plates page, and fees are from the BMV Fee Chart (revised 1/1/26), both read November 10, 2026. Service details, address and hours are from Michigan City Ford's own website, checked the same day. Photo is illustrative.
- Disability Parking Placards and Plates, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), read November 10, 2026
- BMV Fee Chart (revised 1/1/26), Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), read November 10, 2026
- General service: The Works, Michigan City Ford, November 10, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Ford, November 10, 2026