Are you eligible for Disability Parking Permits and Plates in Alaska?
An Alaska certified medical professional needs to verify your eligibility requirement. Specifics, in addition to the general eligibility guidelines include:
- You can’t walk 200 feet or more without assistance
- You have lung disease with forced expiratory volume (FEV) in 1 second is less than 1 liter or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest
- Your mobility is limited because of an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition
What is the application process for Disability Parking Permits and Plates in Alaska?
Applications for Disabled Parking Identification are available at all Division of Motor Vehicle locations throughout Alaska and is available online.
Part 1 of the application is for you, the applicant, to complete, while your physician, nurse practitioner, podiatrist or chiropractor must complete Part 2.
Once you complete this quick application process, you can mail the original application, at no fee, to the Division of Motor Vehicles at:
State of Alaska
Division of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: DISABILITY PERMIT
1300 W Benson Boulevard STE 200
Anchorage, AK 99503-3600
If you are granted an Alaskan Disability Parking Permit or Plate, you still need to put money in parking meters.
How long are the Disability Parking Permits and Plates Valid in Alaska?
Depending on the Disability Parking Permit and Plate, temporary or permanent, the validity period differs.
- Temporary Plates and Placards are valid for 6 months
- Permanent Plates and Placards are valid for 5 years
The expiration date is located on the placard and needs to be renewed by the last day of the month listed.
Are there Alaska Disabled Veteran Plates?
Yes, these Disabled Veteran (DV) plates are accessible to any Alaska resident veteran. However, your impairment needs to be at least 50% service-connected as certified by the Veteran’s Administration (VA).
Similarly, you need to complete the Application for Disabled Parking Identification and submit a certificate from an agency of the United States federal government, such as the VA, stating that the disability is service-connected.
After enjoying the benefits of possessing Alaska Disabled Veteran Plate for 5 years, the plate just needs to be renewed. Just as you appreciate the benefits of disabled parking, you can benefit from Social Security Disability after filing a claim.
Can I report Handicap Parking Abuse?
Unfortunately, there are instances where Handicap Parking spaces, plates, or even, placards are taken advantage of by those whose mobility isn’t impaired.
If reported, the penalty for misuse could be subject to a fine up to $500, as well as potentially having the permit confiscated.
If you notice abuse of disability parking, you or any property owner may request law enforcement to come take care of the situation, whether in public and private lots.
Where are the Alaska DMV Branch Offices located?
Alaska DMV Branches are spread throughout the state and they offer a variety of services. The services provided include:
- All license, registration and title transactions
- License plate returns
- Road tests
- Vehicle inspections
- Knowledge tests
However, some branches offer only a portion of the above services. If you’re curious for more information, don’t hesitate to visit Alaska.gov/dmv or call toll-free at 1-855-269-5551.
- Anchorage-Benson
1300 West Benson Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00 - Anchorage Downtown
517 West 7th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00 - Anderson
260 West 1st Street, Anderson, AK 99744
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00-2:00 - Barrow
2022 Ahkovak Street, Barrow, AK 99723
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:00 - Bethel
City Hall Building, 300 State Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday 8:30-12:00, 1:30-4:30 - Cordova
2nd & Lake Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Hours: Wednesday and Saturday 8:00-3:30, Thursday and Friday 8:00-5:00 - Craig
506 2nd Street, Craig, AK 99921
Hours: Wednesday and Friday 10:00-2:00 - Delta Junction
Mile 1420 Alaska Highway, Delta Junction, AK 99737
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1:00-6:00, Saturday 12:00-5:00 - Dillingham
Alaska & D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-1:00, 2:00-4:00 - Eagle River
11723 Old Glenn Highway, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99577
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-6:00 - Fairbanks
1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30-4:30) - Glennallen
Mile 187.5 Glenn Highway, Glennallen, AK 99588
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-12:30, 1:00-5:30 - Haines
259 Main Street, Suite 16, Haines, AK 99827
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-4:00 - Homer
3798 Lake Street, Suite B, Homer, AK 99603
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30, 3:00-4:30 - Juneau
2760 Sherwood Lane, Suite B, Juneau 99801
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (2nd Thursday of each month 9:30-4:30) - Ketchikan
415 Main Street, Suite 103, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30 (Wednesday 9:30-4:30) - King Salmon
Building 150, King Salmon Air Force Base, King Salmon, AK 99613
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00 - Kodiak
2921 Mill Bay Road, Suite B, Kodiak, AK 99615
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 - Kotzebue
240 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-12:00, 1:30-4:30; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 - Nome
SITNASUAK Building, 214 Front Street #219, Nome, AK 99762
Hours: Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30 - Palmer
1800 Glenn Highway, Suite #1, Palmer, AK 99645
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (3rd Tuesday of each month 9:30-4:30) - Petersburg
15 N. 12th Street, Suite 103, Petersburg, AK 99833
Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 - Seward
410 Adams Street, Seward, AK 99664
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 - Sitka
901 Halibut Point Road, Suite A, Sitka, AK 99835
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30; Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-4:30 - Skagway
First and State Street, Skagway, AK 99840
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 9:00-7:00, Wednesday-Saturday 9:00-4:00 - Soldotna
43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite #9, Soldotna, AK
Hours: 8:30-4:30 (last Thursday of each month 9:30-4:30) - Tok
Mile 1314 Alaska Highway, Tok, AK 99780
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30-3:45, Friday 10:30-3:30 - Trapper Creek
Mile 114.6 Parks Highway, Trapper Creek, AK 99683
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00-5:00, Saturday 11:00-2:00 - Unalaska
29 Public Safety Way, Unalaska, AK 99685
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 - Valdez
217 Meals Avenue, Suite 6, Valdez, AK 99686
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00 - Wrangell
Wrangell Police Department, 431 Zimovia Highway, Wrangell, AK 99929
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-11:00, 11:30-2:00 - Yakutat
Yakutat Police Department, 609 Forest Highway #10, Yakutat, AK
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00-5:00, Friday 9:00-1:00
Applying for Disability Permits and Plates can add value to improve your lifestyle, without a doubt. If you live with impairments, there are other options to life easier. Filing a Social Security Disability Claim can help you financially. Find out if you qualify and learn more here.
