The South Carolina DMV handicap placard application form is SCDMV Form RG-007A, “Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability.” You can download the PDF from dmv.sc.gov, and processing costs $1.1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities You fill out the personal information; a licensed medical professional completes the medical certification. Plan to coordinate with your doctor before you submit.
Who Qualifies
South Carolina Code Section 56-3-1910 sets the eligibility list. You qualify if any one of these applies:2South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1910 – License Plates for Handicapped Persons; Certification Forms; Duplication or Forgery
- You cannot walk 100 feet without stopping due to a medical condition, including increased pain.
- You need a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or another person’s assistance to walk.
- Your forced expiratory volume (by spirometry) is less than one liter per second, or your arterial oxygen tension is below 60 mm/Hg on room air at rest.
- You require portable oxygen.
- Your cardiac condition is classified as Class III or Class IV under American Heart Association standards. If it improves (after bypass surgery or a transplant, for instance), you no longer qualify under this category.
- You have a substantial walking limitation from an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, such as Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis.
- You are blind.
The walking threshold is 100 feet, not 200; older summaries online sometimes have that wrong. Your condition can be permanent or temporary. A temporary condition must be expected to last at least four months and no more than one year. Permanent placards are valid for four years.3South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability – RG-007A
How to Fill Out Form RG-007A
You need a current South Carolina driver’s license, beginner’s permit, or state-issued ID card to apply.1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities The PDF is divided into sections; some you complete, some your doctor completes.
Your Section
Enter your full legal name, residential and mailing addresses, date of birth, and your SC license, permit, or ID number. If you only want a placard and not a disability license plate, skip Section 4 (vehicle information) entirely.3South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability – RG-007A
Check the box that indicates whether this is an original application, a renewal, or a replacement. It’s easy to miss, and missing it can delay processing.
The Physician’s Statement
Section 3 must be completed by a licensed physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). They identify which qualifying condition applies, certify whether the disability is permanent or temporary, and if temporary, state how long it is expected to last. The provider signs and enters a license number.3South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability – RG-007A
An incomplete or unsigned Section 3 is the most common reason applications are sent back. Check it before you leave the office.
Where to Submit and What It Costs
You can turn the completed form in at any SCDMV branch office, or mail it with a check or money order (no cash) payable to “SCDMV” to:1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities
SCDMV Registration
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0019
The placard fee is $1, and the state issues one placard per person.4South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery If you’re also applying for a disability license plate, the plate fee is $36 for a passenger vehicle or $10 for a motorcycle.3South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Application for Placard and/or License Plate for People Who Have a Disability – RG-007A
Once processed, the placard is mailed to the address on your form. Expect it within five to ten business days after processing.1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities
Renewing or Replacing a Placard
Permanent placards expire after four years. You can renew online through the SCDMV website without a branch visit.1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities
If your placard is lost, stolen, or damaged, submit a new Form RG-007A with the “replacement” box checked. Section 3 has to be completed again. Bring the form to a branch or mail it in with the $1 fee, and the replacement arrives within five to ten business days.1South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. People with Disabilities
Moving to South Carolina From Another State
If you’re a visitor, your valid out-of-state placard or plate gets you the same parking privileges as SC residents while it’s displayed. If you’re moving here permanently, you have 45 days from becoming a resident to obtain South Carolina certification. After that, your out-of-state placard no longer satisfies SC law, and you’ll need to go through Form RG-007A.4South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code 56-3-1960 – Temporary and Permanent Parking Placards; Illegal Duplication or Forgery