About HandicapDocs
- What is HandicapDocs?
HandicapDocs is an online telehealth service, owned and operated by doctors, that helps individuals with disabilities in Florida get certified for a disabled parking permit. They streamline the process by offering online consultations and preparing the necessary documentation.
- What makes HandicapDocs different?
They pride themselves on being doctor-owned and operated, offering a fast and secure online application process, and providing direct access to doctors for questions, unlike services that might use external medical professionals.
Eligibility
- Who is eligible for a disabled parking permit in Florida?
Eligibility may be granted to those with a medical condition that significantly impairs their ability to walk, such as orthopedic, neurological, respiratory, or heart conditions, making it difficult to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest.
- What documentation do I need?
The Application for Disabled Person Parking Permit (Form HSMV 83039) must be completed and signed. A certifying medical authority must sign it within the past 12 months. Proof of a valid Florida driver’s license or identification card is also required. In certain situations, like severe disability, or if you are visiting Florida, a physician can certify an inability to obtain an ID card. So, you can get a Florida disabled parking pass even if you don’t have a Florida ID.
Application process
- How do I apply for a disabled parking permit through HandicapDocs?
The online process begins by providing basic information and uploading medical documents through their secure HIPAA-compliant system. A doctor reviews the information and conducts a brief telehealth consultation. If approved, HandicapDocs mails a signed HSMV 83039 form to you. You will then take the signed form to the DMV or a tag agency, and they will issue you a disabled parking permit for your car, that you will hang from your rear view mirror.
- Can I apply for a temporary disabled parking permit online?
Yes, our office provides online telehealth consultations in the comfort of your own home. The application process can be started online by going to www.HandicapDocs.com and clicking the get started now button. You will get an online medical consultation with a Florida state-licensed medical professional via telehealth. Qualified patients will then receive a signed HSMV 83039 application form which you will bring to the DMV, where you will be given a disabled parking placard for you car.
- Is a Florida disabled parking permit valid in other states?
A Florida-issued disabled parking permit is generally recognized and valid in all 50 states.
Costs and renewal
- How much does a disabled parking permit cost in Florida?
A permanent disabled parking permit is free, while a temporary permit costs $15. Renewals of a temporary disabled parking pass is free at the Florida DMV. You will need a new signed HSMV 83039 form which may be obtained by uploading any new medical documentation to HandicapDocs, and having a brief online consult with the one of our doctors.
- How do I renew a permanent disabled parking permit?
Permanent permits are valid for four years and can be renewed by going to HandicapDocs and setting a telehealth appointment with one of our doctors. Your medical conditions will be reviewed and saved in a HIPAA compliant medical file. The doctor will determine whether you qualify for a permanent placard, a temporary placard, or no placard at all. On HandicapDocs, you will need to upload any new medical documentation, so the doctor can make a determination. If approved, you will receive a signed HSMV 83039 form which you will take to the DMV to be issued a placard. The DMV does not charge for the renewal.
- How do I renew a temporary disabled parking permit in Florida?
If the permit is still needed after six months, you can apply for an additional temporary permit. There is no additional fee if you apply for the second permit within 12 months of the first. A $15 fee is required for renewals after 12 months.
Other questions
- Can I get a disabled parking license plate instead of a placard?
Yes, individuals with permanent mobility impairments can apply for a wheelchair license plate instead of a permanent disabled persons parking permit. This requires submitting form HSMV 83007 or form HSMV 83039 along with other documents to a motor vehicle service center. The DMV will charge you additional for the new tag. If you are a veteran of the military, there is no fee for a wheelchair license plate for you car.
- What if my permit is lost or stolen?
You will need to complete Form HSMV 83039 and Form HSMV 83146 (Affidavit for Lost or Stolen Permit) and submit them to your local tax collector’s office. There is no fee for replacing a permanent permit.
- What happens if HandicapDocs cannot approve me for a permit?
HandicapDocs offers a money-back guarantee if you are not approved for a disabled parking permit after their review and consultation process.
