How to renew

How to renew handicapped plates
You must renew your handicapped plates every year as part of the statewide renewal process. To simplify the process, MVC sends you an annual registration renewal notice with a PIN to renew online or by phone. To renew by mail, use the return envelope provided. When renewing in-person at an MVC agency, make sure to bring your insurance card and license plate number.

If you no longer qualify for the plates, you must surrender your handicapped plates and “Disabled Person Identification Card” and apply for a new set of regular license plates at any MVC Agency.


How to renew handicapped placards
You must renew your handicapped placard every three years. You may renew your handicapped placard by mailing the renewal application in the return envelope or you may visit any local Motor Vehicle Agency. There is no fee to renew your placard. Photocopies will not be accepted.

If you no longer qualify for the placard, you must surrender your placard by mailing it to NJMVC, Special Plate Unit, P.O. Box 015, Trenton, NJ 08666-0015.


Never received a renewal application
If you do not receive your renewal application for handicapped placard or plates in the mail, visit any local Motor Vehicle Agency or call (609) 292-6500 or (888) 486-3339 to request one.

Mail the completed application to:
NJMVC Database Correction Unit
P.O. Box 141
Trenton, NJ 08666-0141

Renewal applications will take 15 business days to process. There is no fee for the identification card or placard.

Note: MVC may require you to submit a physician’s statement recertifying your qualification for handicapped plates or placards as provided under N.J.A.C. 13:20-9.1(a)4.

Download the Application Instructions [76k pdf] for more detailed information.