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Transfer your disability placard to a disability plate
If you want to transfer your existing disability placard to a plate, you may apply to do so if you currently have a permanent placard.
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RMV - Medical Affairs Division
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What you need for Transfer your disability placard to a disability plate
You may convert or transfer your existing permanent disability placard to a disability plate. To complete this, submit a signed, written request for a transfer to the RMV's Medical Affairs. Include your current disability placard number. Also, make sure we have your correct mailing address on file or include your correct address with your request.
You must be the primary owner of the vehicle in order to have a disability plate issued.
When the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) processes your written request, instructions for completing the transaction will be sent to you.
How to transfer Transfer your disability placard to a disability plate
To transfer your existing disability placard to a disability plate, mail your request to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Attention: Medical Affairs Branch
PO Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205-5889
Bring the written request to the RMV Haymarket Service Center at:
Registry of Motor Vehicles - Haymarket Center
3rd Floor
136 Blackstone St.
Boston, MA
More info about Transfer your disability placard to a disability plate
You cannot have both a disability plate and a permanent disability placard.
You may be issued a temporary placard for up to 24 months.