Jamaica - Apply for Disabled Parking (NIS)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Disabled Parking (NIS), the applicant must approach the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once the authority is satisfied, they will issue the disabled parking permit.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of identity
• Medical certification from doctor
• Two passport-size photographs

Office Locations & Contacts

Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD)
18 Ripon Road, Kingston 5
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 968-8373
Tel: (876) 968-0623
Tel: (876) 926–9374-6
Tel: (876) 618-1133
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility requirements for a disabled parking permit in Jamaica:

• The applicant must be a resident of Jamaica.
• The applicant must have a permanent or temporary disability that impairs your mobility.
• The applicant disability must be certified by a doctor.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of disabled parking permit in Jamaica is 3 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Marital status

Need for the Document

• A disabled parking permit in Jamaica is a document that allows people with disabilities to park in designated parking spaces. These spaces are typically closer to entrances and exits, making it easier for people with disabilities to get around.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having a disabled parking permit in Jamaica:

• You can park in designated parking spaces closer to entrances and exits.
• You can park in these spaces for longer periods of time.
• You are exempt from parking meters and other parking fees.
• You are not required to display a license plate or hang a placard from your rearview mirror.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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