Alaska Handicap Parking

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.