To renew a handicap placard in SC, complete SCDMV Form RG-007A, have a licensed medical provider sign the medical certification section, and submit it with a $1 fee. Permanent placard holders can renew online, by mail, or at any branch office; temporary placard holders can renew by mail or in person. Permanent placards expire on your birth date every four years, so submit early enough to avoid a gap.1South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery
What You Need Before You Start
Every renewal runs through one document: SCDMV Form RG-007A, “Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability.” Download it from the SCDMV website or pick one up at any branch.2SCDMV. People with Disabilities The form asks for your full legal name, current address, and your existing placard number. If you also hold a disability license plate, both can go on the same form.
You need a fresh medical certification every time, even if nothing about your condition has changed. A licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant must complete Section 3, confirm that you have a qualifying disability, and mark whether it is permanent or temporary.3SCDMV. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability (Form RG-007A) The provider must be licensed to practice in South Carolina.4South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1910 – License Plates for Handicapped Persons; Certification Forms; Duplication or Forgery
Before you submit, check that the provider signed the form and marked every required box. The SCDMV rejects applications with missing or illegible information, which means another visit to your provider and starting over.
Three Ways to Submit
Online
Permanent placard holders can renew through the SCDMV’s online portal.2SCDMV. People with Disabilities You will still need your completed Form RG-007A with the medical certification in hand, since that documentation has to accompany the renewal. The online option is not available for temporary placards.
By Mail
Send your completed Form RG-007A with a $1 check or money order (no cash) payable to the SCDMV to:2SCDMV. People with Disabilities
SCDMV Registration
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0019
All placard applications are processed at headquarters, so mail goes to Blythewood even if you picked up the form at a local branch.1South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery Mail-in renewals take several weeks.
In Person
Bring your completed form and $1 to any SCDMV branch. Staff accept the paperwork and give you a receipt on the spot.2SCDMV. People with Disabilities This is the fastest route if your placard is close to expiring.
When Your Placard Expires
Permanent placards are issued for up to four years and expire on your birth date.1South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery The fee to renew is $1 regardless of how you submit. When the new placard arrives, destroy the old one; only one placard can be issued to a person at a time.
Along with the placard, the SCDMV issues a placard registration certificate. You must carry that certificate in the vehicle whenever the placard is displayed, and the placard can only be used in a vehicle that is either driven by you or transporting you.1South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery
Renewing a Temporary Placard
Temporary placards are for disabilities expected to last at least four months but not permanently.1South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery The renewal uses the same Form RG-007A and the same $1 fee, but the medical provider must specify the expected duration, and the expiration date will be printed on the placard itself.
If your condition has become permanent since the last certification, your provider can indicate that on the form and the SCDMV will issue a permanent placard instead. Temporary placard renewals cannot be done online; you must mail the form or take it to a branch.
If Your Placard Is Lost, Stolen, or Damaged
Replacement uses the same form. Check the “Replacement” box under Section 2 of Form RG-007A and include your prior placard number.3SCDMV. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability (Form RG-007A) The fee is $1, and you can submit by mail or in person. The medical certification section is not waived for replacements, so your provider still has to complete Section 3.
Why Timing Matters
Displaying an expired placard is a misdemeanor in South Carolina, carrying a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both.5South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1970 – Unlawful Acts Between the medical appointment, the paperwork, and processing time, starting the renewal a month or two before your birth date is reasonable. If you cut it close, walk the form into a branch rather than mailing it.