Who qualifies for a placard in Utah
These are the criteria on Utah’s form TC-842, in plain words. A doctor applies them; this page cannot.
- You cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest.
- You cannot walk without a cane, crutch, brace, prosthetic device, wheelchair or another person’s help.
- You have lung disease that severely limits your breathing.
- You use portable oxygen.
- You have a heart condition classed as Class III or IV by the American Heart Association.
- You are severely limited in your ability to walk because of an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition.
Utah’s form has no separate box for blindness or loss of a limb. A wheelchair-user placard is your choice when you apply.
Who may sign the medical part
In Utah, a Utah-licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or physical therapist. The form is free from Utah DMV, and your own doctor can complete it.
Temporary or permanent
A temporary placard lasts up to six months (up to six months, and it cannot be renewed: an extension is a new certification.) and the state charges free. A permanent placard is valid does not expire (a permanent placard does not expire.) and the state charges free (a durable placard is $2.50).
No doctor who will complete it? An Utah-licensed doctor can evaluate you online. Start the free check ›