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http://www.osceolataxcollector.org/vtr- … rmits.html
UK Blue badges are no longer accepted for parking in disabled bays in Florida.
A US temporary disabled parking tag is required.
Apply in person
This can be applied for in person at any of the issuing Tax Collectors offices on production of the UK blue badge (they will make copies), photo ID and ID bearing the applicant's home address (note UK passports do not include address information so you will need another form of ID to confirm this) and a $15 fee, cash, travellers cheque or credit card.
The tag is valid for 90 days.
You can find the nearest office for your county here and tags are valid in all counties in the state of Florida.
Orange County http://www.octaxcol.com/OfficeLocations.htm
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/seminole.html
Osceola County http://www.osceolataxcollector.org/locations-hours.html
Apply by mail
Thanks to SimonV for this info and his hard work in clarifying the regulations with the authorities in Orlando
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British visitors CAN now apply, officially and properly, in advance, by mail for the temporary disabled parking permit.
The Osceola CVB have realised it was a confusing situation and, as they are a government body like the local tax office, have liaised directly with their head tax office to authorise written requests, that will then send the necessary permit back by return mail.
It ideally needs to be sent by certified mail (i.e. so that someone signs for it on receipt at the tax office), and it must include a money order for $15 (or credit card details - see below), a copy (both sides) of your UK blue disabled badge, and a copy of your personal details in your passport (the last pages). But, once you have that done, put them all in an envelope
1) Copy of your UK disabled badge (both sides)
2) Copy of your photo ID from your passport
3) Money order for $15 payable to Osceola County Tax Collector
And send it to:
Tag Department
Osceola Tax Collector
2501 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee
Florida 34744
USA
You should allow for at least 4 weeks for the process to be completed and it will be valid for a full 6 months.
The phone number there is 407 742 4000 and fax 407 742 3995.
You can still apply in person, and the office hours are 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri.
Oh, and here is the confirmation in their official document:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT BY A CITIZEN OF ANOTHER COUNTRY:
Administratively, a temporary disabled parking permit may be issued to a citizen of another country who is here in a visitor status. The following must be verified:
• A copy of the out-of-country parking permit. If the permit has two sides, copy both sides.
• Visually see a passport or comparable identification to verify ownership of the out-of country parking permit. A Florida driver license or ID card is not required.
NOTE: One valid temporary parking permit may be issued for up to 6 months. The fee is $15.
PS: Here is some additional info supplied by the Osceola County CVB:
1) The Osceola Tax Collector pays the postage fee for the mailing from the US to the UK. UK applicants do not have to provide an extra fee for postage.
2) They suggest to get the application in 4 weeks prior to the trip. The office has a 1-2 day turnaround on the applications but they said to allow for the extra time just in case.
3) They require a U.S. money order for $15 made to the Osceola County Tax Collector. Applicants can pay by credit card. They ask that applicants provide name on the credit card, credit card number, and expiration date. There is an additional $2 fee charged for applicants using their credit cards.
*Edited to add * PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH * with postal applications
Hope this helps.
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