Permanent disability parking placards are valid for four years, expiring on the applicant's birthday. You must have a disability in which there is a medical expectation that it will not improve to be issued a permanent disability placard.

How do I know if my handicap placard is permanent?

Permanent disability placards are for those with a permanent disability. They are usually blue and have an identification number at the top. Beneath the identification number there may be a place that indicates the last two digits of the person's birth year as well as an expiration date for the placard.

How do I renew my permanent handicap placard in PA?

Permanent placards are renewed in March and September each year. You will be mailed a renewal form approximately 60 days prior to its expiration. If you do not receive a renewal application, you should complete Form MV-145A, “Persons with Disability Parking Placard Application.”