Program Information
NC Div. of Motor Vehicles/Handicapped Placards & IDs
Location
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Telephone 1:Telephone 2:
Telephone 3:
Fax:
Web Page: www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_services/licenseplates/handicapped.html
Program Details
Eligibility: See notes.
Fees: $5.00 per handicapped placard; $28 for a license plate. Non-driver ID is free if being obtained for voting, or if user is over 70.
Intake Process: Go to license plate office for handicapped placards, or driver's license offices for non-driver IDs.
Service Area: All of NC
Program Description:
DMV will issue a handicapped placard or license plate for car with application signed by doctor. A physician must certify that the user is unable to walk without assistance or has restrictions caused by lung disease, defective vision, or cardiac, arthritic, neurological or orthopedic conditions. Plates may be issued on a temporary (up to 6 months) or permanent basis. Application is available online. Placards and plates may be obtained at any DMV license plate office or application may be mailed in. There are five locations in Wake County, in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. Location search and maps available on website. DMV will also issue a non-driver photo ID card for seniors or others who don't have a driver's license but need a photo ID. Requires proof of age and SSN, plus other ID (old driver's license OR birth certificate and social security card, OR other documents [see web site]). Available at drivers license offices. Photo ID's for use in voting are free.
This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Resources for Seniors may not be held liable for misuse of this information.