WASHINGTON – New changes to disabled veteran parking rules in Washington are now in effect as of October 1, 2025.
Veterans with a qualifying discharge, a 70% or higher disability rating and a federally defined service animal can access special parking benefits.
Eligible veterans can apply for blue placards, veteran parking plates or a disabled veteran tab. It’s important to always carry your veteran with disabilities parking privilege ID.
To apply, veterans must complete the Disabled Parking Application for Veterans and include a letter from the U.S. Armed Forces or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating a 70% or higher disability rating.
Applications can be submitted at a vehicle licensing office or mailed to the Department of Licensing in Olympia. Expect placards, plates or tabs within seven to 10 days, and the ID card within two to three weeks.
Parking privileges need renewal every five years, while plates and tabs renew annually.
Applications can be found here.
