Disability Parking Placard

What it is

A permit that lets you park in designated accessible spaces. Blue placards are for long-term disabilities (valid 5 years); red placards are for temporary ones (3–12 months).

Who it is for

For people who can't walk more than about 50 metres, or whose vision loss makes moving around parking areas unsafe.

Amount or value

Low-cost accessible parking permit

How to apply

1. Get the application form and have a medical practitioner complete their section.
2. Take it to any registry agent (e.g. an AMA centre).

What you may need

• Application form with the medical section completed
• Government-issued ID

Practical tips

• You don't need to own a vehicle — the placard belongs to you, not a car.
• The medical section can be completed by a physician, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or chiropractor.

Timing

Issued at the registry, often same-day.

Phone

Any Alberta registry agent