Illinois VSD 62 Disability Parking Placard Form Guide

Illinois VSD 62 Disability Parking Placard Form Guide – If you or a loved one needs accessible parking in Illinois, Form VSD 62 is the official document required by the Illinois Secretary of State. This certification allows eligible individuals to obtain a disability parking placard or Persons with Disabilities license plates. The form is free to download and submit for qualifying Illinois residents across the United States who meet specific medical criteria under Illinois law.

This guide provides current, official information on eligibility, how to complete and submit Form VSD 62, types of placards available, fees, and important usage rules. All details are based on the Illinois Secretary of State’s official resources.

What Is Illinois Form VSD 62?

Form VSD 62, officially titled “Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard,” is the required medical certification form issued by the Illinois Secretary of State. It is used to apply for or renew disability parking privileges, including temporary or permanent parking placards and disability license plates.

The form must be completed by the applicant (or parent/guardian for minors) and certified by a licensed medical professional. It verifies that the individual meets the definition of a person with a disability under 625 ILCS 5/1-159.1.

You can download the official Form VSD 62 directly from the Illinois Secretary of State website: Download Illinois Form VSD 62 (PDF).

Who Qualifies for a Disability Parking Placard or License Plates in Illinois?

To qualify, a licensed medical professional must certify that the applicant has one or more of the following conditions (at least one must be checked on the form):

  • Restricted by a lung disease so that forced expiratory volume (FEV) in one second is less than one liter
  • Uses a portable oxygen device
  • Has a Class III or Class IV cardiac condition (American Heart Association standards)
  • Cannot walk without assistance from a wheelchair, walker, crutch, brace, prosthetic device, or another person
  • Is severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, oncological, or orthopedic condition
  • Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest due to one of the above conditions
  • Amputation of an extremity, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia/paraplegia, or cerebral palsy
  • Other diagnosed medical conditions that significantly impact mobility (must be listed)

Additional conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, legal blindness with limited mobility, or pregnancy in the third trimester (temporary, maximum 90 days) may also apply in certain cases.

Applicants must generally hold a valid Illinois driver’s license or state ID card. Military veterans should attach a copy of their DD214 when applicable.

Types of Disability Parking Placards Available

The Illinois Secretary of State issues four main types of placards:

  • Meter-Exempt Permanent Placard (yellow and gray striped) — For permanent disabilities that also meet stricter criteria for free metered parking. Requires completion of Part 4 of Form VSD 62.
  • Permanent Placard (blue) — For permanent disabilities. Allows parking in designated accessible spaces but does not exempt meter fees.
  • Temporary Placard (red) — Valid for the duration specified by the medical professional, up to a maximum of six months.
  • Organizational Placard (green) — Issued to organizations that transport persons with disabilities (requires a different form, VSD 816).

Only one placard is issued per eligible person. It may be used in any vehicle as long as the person with the disability is the driver or passenger and is entering or exiting the vehicle at the accessible space.

How to Complete and Submit Form VSD 62?

Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Download the current Form VSD 62 from the official link above.
  2. Complete Part 1 (Applicant Information). Minors require a parent or legal guardian to complete Part 2.
  3. Have a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, optometrist, or chiropractor complete Part 3 (Medical Eligibility Standards and Certification). The professional must provide their printed name, specialty, office address, signature, state professional license number (not NPI), and date.
  4. If applying for meter-exempt privileges, the medical professional must also complete and sign Part 4.
  5. Both sides of the form must be fully completed and signed.

Submission options:

  • Temporary placards: Take the completed form to any Illinois Secretary of State DMV facility or mail it. Temporary placards are often issued immediately at a facility.
  • Permanent placards: Mail the form to:
    Secretary of State
    Persons with Disabilities Placard Unit
    501 S. 2nd Street, Room 541
    Springfield, IL 62756Walk-in processing for permanent placards is available at the Flagship Center, 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62723. Processing typically takes 45–60 days.

Note: Local DMV facilities generally cannot issue permanent placards or disability license plates — these are handled through the Springfield office.

Fees and Related Costs

Disability parking placards themselves are free for eligible Illinois residents. Replacement placards (for lost, stolen, or damaged ones) require Form VSD 415 and cost $10.

For Persons with Disabilities license plates, you must pay the standard plate transfer fee (currently $29) plus the annual vehicle registration renewal fee. Disability plates can only be obtained after you have a permanent placard. Visit a local DMV with your permanent placard number and current plate or VIN information to apply for plates.

Important Rules for Using Disability Placards and Plates

  • The placard or plates may only be used when the person with the disability is the driver or a passenger of the vehicle.
  • Misuse or false application can result in revocation of the placard, a 12-month driver’s license suspension or revocation, and a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Most other U.S. states and some foreign countries recognize Illinois disability placards and plates, but meter-exempt privileges may not apply elsewhere. Check local rules when traveling.
  • If the authorized holder no longer needs the placard or passes away, contact the Persons with Disabilities Placard Unit at 800-252-8980 (option 4).
  • Owners of disability license plates must still complete Form VSD 62 to obtain or renew a valid parking placard.

Meter-Exempt Parking Criteria

To qualify for free metered parking (yellow and gray striped placard), the applicant must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, an ambulatory disability listed in Part 3, and meet at least one of these additional criteria:

  • Cannot manage, manipulate, or insert coins or obtain tickets due to lack of fine motor control in both hands
  • Cannot reach above their head to a height of 42 inches from the ground
  • Cannot approach a parking meter due to use of a wheelchair or other mobility device
  • Cannot walk more than 20 feet due to a severe orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or lung condition
  • Missing a hand or arm or permanent loss of use of a hand or arm
  • Under 18 years of age and incapable of driving

Economic need is not a factor for meter-exempt eligibility.

Where to Get Help and Additional Resources?

For official information, forms, facility locations, or questions:

Always use the most current version of Form VSD 62 from the official Illinois Secretary of State website to ensure your application is processed correctly. This form helps thousands of Illinois residents maintain independence and access the community safely.

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