Replace your disability placard

If your disability placard has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you will need to apply for a replacement.
Processing time varies based upon application volume. Please allow at least 30 business days for processing.

RMV - Medical Affairs

The Details

What you need

To request a replacement disability placard, you will need your: 

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Social security number
  • Disability Placard Number (if known)

When a replacement placard is requested, the original placard is cancelled. Continued use of a cancelled placard is against the law and carries fines and loss of license. The RMV may take the following actions for individuals requesting more than 1 replacement placard over the course of 12 months, or more than 3 during the 5 year period of a permanent placard, and may deny requests for replacement placards based on the results of its findings:

  • Review all history of placard issuances and replacement requests with the RMV, including requests for both temporary and permanent placards
  • Review RMV records for evidence that the original placard was misused by the placard holder or by anyone else, including those residing at the same address as the customer
  • Review original documentation/applications presented to the RMV that resulted in the issuance of the original placard
  • Request updated medical information on the customer's condition and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely
  • Request confirmation of application and condition directly from the customer’s healthcare provider
  • Request information from customer’s local city/town office on disability
  • Request customer attestation on proper placard use prior to replacement, attestation may be requested in the form of a notarized letter or notarized affidavit. Letters and/or affidavits may also be requested from others residing with the customer or others involved in instances of confirmed or suspected abuse.

Fees

There is no fee for a replacement disability placard.

How to replace

Mail your completed application and any supporting information to:

Registry of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Medical Affairs 
PO Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205-5889

More info

If you need to replace the security sleeve that covers personal information on your placard, you can request one by calling the RMV's Medical Affairs at 857-368-8020.

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Contact

Address
Mailing Address
PO Box 55889, Attention: Medical Affairs, Boston, MA 02205-5889
Physical Address
136 Blackstone Street, Haymarket Center, Boston, MA 02109

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