PennDOT Form MV-145P: Temporary Placard Program Guide – Pennsylvania’s Temporary Persons with Disability Parking Placard Program allows qualified patients to receive temporary disability parking placards for up to six months. To make the process faster and more convenient, PennDOT permits certain health care facilities to issue these placards directly to patients. Facilities that want to participate must complete Form MV-145P, the official “Application for Enrollment/Change in the Temporary Placard Program for Health Care Facilities.”
This guide explains what Form MV-145P is, who can use it, the enrollment requirements, how to complete the form, and how facilities manage the program after approval. All information is based on current official PennDOT resources.
What Is PennDOT Form MV-145P?
Form MV-145P is the official application used by eligible health care facilities in Pennsylvania to:
- Enroll for the first time in the Temporary Placard Issuance Program
- Update facility information, program coordinator details, or the secure storage location for placards
- Request removal from the program
The form is submitted to PennDOT’s Research & Support Operations Section. Once approved, the facility receives a unique site number, training, and the materials needed to issue temporary placards on-site.
Official download link:
Download PennDOT Form MV-145P (PDF)
Who Can Participate in the Temporary Placard Program?
PennDOT currently authorizes the following types of health care facilities to enroll:
- Hospitals
- Medical Specialist Centers
- Physical Therapy Centers
Only facilities that meet PennDOT’s security, staffing, and reporting standards are approved. Individual health care providers (physicians, chiropractors, etc.) certify patient eligibility, but the facility itself must be enrolled through Form MV-145P to issue placards directly.
Key Requirements for Enrollment
Before submitting Form MV-145P, a health care facility must meet these core requirements:
- Maintain a locked/secured area for storing unused temporary placards
- Provide a clear photograph of the secure storage location with the application
- Have a scanner and the ability to email completed applications to PennDOT within 24 hours of issuing a placard
- Designate a Program Coordinator who will be responsible for inventory control and compliance
- Agree to monthly inventory reporting and the timely return of unused or expired placards
- Limit access to the placard inventory to authorized personnel only
Facilities must also complete a review process and a training session scheduled by PennDOT after the application is received.
How to Complete Form MV-145P?
The form is divided into several sections. Choose the appropriate action and complete only the required sections:
- Initial Enrollment – Complete Sections A, B, and D
- Change of Secure Location (new photo required) – Complete Sections A, B, and D
- Change to Facility Information – Complete Sections A, B, C, and D
- Removal from the Program – Complete Sections A, B, and E (and return all unused placards)
Section A – Action Requested
Indicate whether you are applying for initial enrollment, making a change, or requesting removal.
Section B – Current Health Care Facility Information
Provide the full facility name, type of facility, mailing address, name of the Program Coordinator, telephone number, email address, and the date of application. If the facility already has a site number, include it.
Section C – Change to Health Care Facility Information
Use this section only when updating existing information. Enter only the items that are changing.
Section D – Program Requirements, Acknowledgement, Certification and Signature
The designated Program Coordinator must read and agree to all program conditions, then sign and date the form. The certification is made under penalty of false swearing (18 Pa.C.S. § 4903).
Section E – Removal from the Program
Complete this section only if the facility wishes to leave the program. Unused placards must be returned with the form.
Mail the completed Form MV-145P (and photograph of the secure location, if required) to:
Research & Support Operations Section
P.O. Box 68592
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8592
What Happens After Approval?
Once PennDOT approves the application:
- The facility is assigned a unique site number
- Staff receive training on proper issuance procedures
- The facility receives an initial supply of temporary placards and Form MV-145H (the patient application used only by authorized facilities)
- Placards are issued on-site to qualifying patients for a maximum of six months
When a placard is issued, the facility must:
- Complete Form MV-145H with the patient and health care provider information
- Hand the temporary placard and a copy of the completed form to the patient
- Email a scanned copy of the completed Form MV-145H to PennDOT at [email protected] within 24 hours
Additional placards are ordered using Form MV-180. Expired or unused placards must be returned to PennDOT.
Benefits of the Temporary Placard Issuance Program
The program benefits both patients and health care facilities:
- Patients receive their temporary placard immediately during a medical visit instead of waiting for mail delivery
- Facilities can better serve patients with temporary mobility limitations
- PennDOT maintains accurate records through the required 24-hour reporting
Temporary placards cannot be extended. If a patient needs continued parking privileges after the six-month period, a new application must be completed and certified by a licensed health care provider.
Related Official Resources
- Apply for or Renew a Persons with Disability Parking Placard
- Health Care Provider Requirements and Issuing Guidelines (PUB-748)
- Temporary Placard Issuance Program Pamphlet
- List of Participating Health Care Facilities
- Persons with Disabilities Parking Placards and Registration Plates Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to enroll using Form MV-145P?
No. There is no fee for enrollment or for the temporary placards themselves.
Can any doctor’s office enroll?
Only the facility types listed by PennDOT (hospitals, medical specialist centers, and physical therapy centers) are currently eligible.
What if the secure storage location changes?
Submit a new Form MV-145P with a current photograph of the new secure location and an explanation of the change.
How long are temporary placards valid?
Temporary placards are valid for a maximum of six months and cannot be extended. A new certified application is required for any additional period.
Who do I contact with questions?
Call PennDOT at (717) 783-6523 for program-related questions.
Conclusion
PennDOT Form MV-145P is the essential first step for Pennsylvania health care facilities that want to issue temporary disability parking placards directly to patients. By completing the form accurately, meeting the security and reporting requirements, and following PennDOT’s guidelines, facilities help qualified individuals obtain needed parking privileges quickly and efficiently.