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Disabled Vet plates without parking privileges do not have the wheelchair logo.

A person who qualifies for disability or disabled veteran plates may register one vehicle with special plates and is not subject to Motor Vehicle Registration Taxes or registration fees.  If an applicant is required to submit an emissions certificate in order to register their vehicle, there is a $2.00 administrative fee.  

Second and subsequent sets of plates are available upon payment of full fees.

Plates cannot be requested by mail unless the applicant lives in a remote part of Alaska and does not have access to a DMV office.

Disability Plates ~ Parking Privileges

Special license plates are available to persons who have a specifically defined disability that limits or impairs their ability to walk.  These plates allow that special consideration be given for parking in designated parking spaces. This  consideration applies to passenger vehicles, motorhomes and non-commercial trucks or vans titled in the name of the person with the   mobility impairment.

An original Application for Disabled Parking Identification is required before the plates can be issued.

Disabled Veteran's Plates ~ Parking Privileges

To apply for disabled veteran's license plates with parking privileges, an applicant must submit the following documentation of a mobility impairment and proof of service related disability:

  • An original Application for Disabled Parking Identification, completed in full by both the applicant and their Alaska licensed physician. 
  • A certificate from an agency of the United States federal government, including the veteran's administration, stating the person has a service related disability.

Disabled Veteran's Plates ~ Without Parking Privileges

A disabled veteran who has a service related disability but does not meet the specifically defined criteria may obtain disabled veteran plates with a certification from the U.S. government that they have a 50% or greater service related disability.  The plates issued to these applicants do not have the wheelchair logo and there are no parking privileges associated with the plates.

Parking Placard/Permit

Both permanent and temporary parking permits are available at no charge for individuals who experience a disability as outlined on the application, based on the physicians medical certification.  These permits are available in lieu of or in addition to having the license plates. 

The applicant may obtain the required application from any DMV office or print the form from our Forms site.  An original application is required.   Disabled Parking Application


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