Instructions and Application for New York City Special Vehicle Identification Parking Permit Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD)
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You must provide us with a valid copy of your New York State Driver's License or a New York State Non-Driver's Identification card. |
| II. |
You must be a resident of New York City or a non-resident employed or attending, school in New York City. If you are a non-resident, the company, organization or school must submit a letter to the PPPD office on official letterhead verifying that you are employed full-time or attend school fulltime in New York City. The letter should be signed by an official of the company, organization, or school, and should include your application number, and should be embossed with the school seal. |
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You must require the use of a private vehicle for transportation. |
| IV. |
You must have a severe, permanent disability that impairs mobility as certified by your personal physician and a New York City physician designated by the Department of Health at an assessment center. |
| V. |
Please provide all pertinent information requested on the application form (pdf). Write your name on the application EXACTLY as it appears on your State-issued Driver's License or Non Driver's Identification card. Please attach a copy of your Driver's License or Non driver Identification card. (NOTE: Disclosure of your social security number is voluntary. The number will be used for identification purposes only.) Incomplete applications will be returned. PRINT OR TYPE all information except for signatures. |
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If you are unable to sign, or the applicant is a minor, then a parent, spouse, guardian, or person with power of attorney may sign, stating the reason and the relationship to you. |
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You must submit a copy of ALL vehicle registrations. They must be current and valid. We will not accept any plate number(s) in judgment with the New York City, Department of Finance Parking ViolationsOperations unit. |
| NOTE: One permit with specified plates printed on it will be issued to the person with a disability who is certified by a physician designated by the NYC Department of Health. This permit holder must move the permit to whichever vehicle he or she is using at the time. No copies are allowed. |
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When we receive your application, we will review it for completeness. An incomplete application will be returned to you with a letter requesting the missing information. Complete applications will be forwarded within five working days to the Department of Health's assessment center you choose. |
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Assessment center staff will contact you to schedule the required certification assessment appointment. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, you must call to cancel and reschedule no later than 48 hours before your appointment. Note: Please plan to take any supporting medical documentation or reports with you to your appointment. |
| X. |
If you are certified “approved” by the designated Department of Health City Physician, we will issue you a permit. If you are certified “denied,” we will send you a denial-of-certification letter, which shall include a description of the appeal process. |
| NOTE: All information that you submit with this application (pdf) and any subsequent medical information that you submit to the certifying physician will be kept confidential and will only be shared with those involved in the certification and/or permit process, to the extent permitted or required by law.
If you have questions regarding this application (pdf), you may call PPPD at the following telephone numbers for assistance: (718) 433-3100 during business hours, Monday - Friday or TTY (212) 504-4115. |
