• Complete the South Dakota Disabled Person Parking Permit and License Plate Application.
  • The application may be submitted by a related third party on behalf of the applicant.
  • A licensed physician must certify that the applicant has a physical disability that limits or impairs their ability to walk. Note: Blindness or impaired vision alone does not qualify for disabled parking privileges. A licensed physician must certify on the application that the person meets one or more criteria listed in section F of the application.

There is no charge for a disabled parking permit. However, if processed by mail, there is a $1.50 postage and handling fee per placard. Please mail to:

Pennington County Treasurer
PO Box 6160
Rapid City, SD 57709

  • The doctor’s certification on the application must confirm a permanent disability.
  • Complete Section D of the application with information about the vehicle(s) the plates will be applied to.
  • If the vehicle is already registered in your name, the current plates must be surrendered when applying for disabled person plates.

There is a $7.50 postage and handling fee for the disabled person plates. At the time of applying a temporary permit will be provided. The plates and registration will be mailed to you by the state once approved.

Permanent Parking Permits:
  • Applicants can request up to two permanent parking permits.
  • The doctor’s certification must indicate a permanent disability.
  • Permanent permits are valid for five years and can be renewed by completing the application and indicating the renewal in Section C with the current permit number(s) and expiration date.
  • A doctor’s certification is not required for renewal; Section F may be left blank.

Temporary Parking Permits:

  • Applicants can request one temporary parking permit.
  • The doctor’s certification must indicate a temporary disability and the expected date of recovery.
  • Temporary permits are issued for a maximum of one year and are non-renewable. If needed beyond one year, a new application with a doctor’s certification is required.
The application will need to be filled out and signed for by the applicant. No doctor’s certification is required for a replacement permit. If you have two permits you will need to indicate which one is lost (or which one you still have) so the correct one is replaced. There is no charge to replace a permit. If processing through the mail there is a $1.50 postage and handling fee per permit.
Yes, the application may be presented and signed for by a related party on behalf of the applicant. They will need to provide the applicants South Dakota driver’s license or SSN (should be filled out on the application) and they can sign the application in section E as ‘For Applicant By’.

Section B enter the applicant’s information including current address and South Dakota driver’s license or ID or SSN

Section C if applying for or renewing a parking permit check the applicable item

Section D only fill out if applying for a disabled person plate (current plates on vehicle must be surrendered)

Section E if the applicant is signing they will print their name as ‘Medically Certified Applicant’ and then sign and date. If a related party is signing on behalf of the application they will print their name as ‘For Applicant By’ and then sign and date.

Section F must be filled out by the applicant's doctor.

If any information is missing the application is not complete and the permits or plates will not be able to be issued until completed.

You must be a resident of South Dakota to qualify for a disabled person parking permit or plate. If you have an out of state driver’s license or ID you will need to submit proof of residency. This may be a utility bill, internet\cable bill, rental\lease agreement, property\rental insurance statement, or paystub or earning statement.