You have two options: mail it or drop it off in person at your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency. Mailing is for people who love stamps and waiting by the mailbox.
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For in-person, bring the completed form and your doctor’s signature. Don’t bring your pet parrot, no matter how supportive he is. The MVC folks are busy, but they’re usually nice if you smile.
If you’re doing it online? Wait—New Jersey doesn’t let you do it fully online yet. Shocking, I know. It’s 2026, but we still need a paper trail. Think of it as a retro adventure.
How Much Does This Cost?
Here’s the best part: It’s completely free! That’s right—no hidden fees, no “convenience charges,” no “we know you need this, so pay up” nonsense. The placard itself is a gift from the Garden State.
You read that correctly. Free. As in, you save your money for important things like gas, snacks, or a fancy new cane with zebra stripes.
If anyone asks you for money to “process” your placard, run away. That’s a scam as fake as a unicorn parking ticket.
