Disabled Person Parking Placard Holders in California Can Now Be Renewed Online

Californians required to provide a signature to renew their permanent Disabled Person Parking Placard (DPPP) can now complete the process online, eliminating the need for in-person Department of Motor Vehicles office visits.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is notifying nearly 260,000 customers who have held placards for six years or more that they can now provide their required signature electronically at dmv.ca.gov/dpp to verify their continued need.

“We have made it easy for customers to renew their placards online,” said Department of Motor Vehicles Director Steve Gordon. “During our last renewal cycle, nearly one million customers renewed using our new online service. We hope customers will continue to take advantage of this convenient renewal option this time around.”

DPPP holders can complete the renewal process in two ways: by scanning the QR code on their paper notice or by visiting dmv.ca.gov/dpp if they don’t have their renewal notice handy. Detailed renewal instructions are available in a guide on the Department of Motor Vehicles website. Those preferring traditional methods can sign and mail their paper renewal notice to the Department of Motor Vehicles with appropriate postage.

All current placard holders must complete their renewals before the June 30, 2025, expiration date. This requirement stems from a 2017 law mandating signed renewal notices every six years, replacing the previous system of automatic biennial renewals.

Most Department of Motor Vehicles tasks no longer require an office visit, including simple self-service transactions that are no longer available in offices. Customers can use the Service Advisor tool on the Department of Motor Vehicles website to learn their options for completing various Department of Motor Vehicles tasks, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals.

For added convenience, customers can opt in for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices by creating a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov.