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solanasunshine
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Status: offline |  Posted - 13 May 2008 : 13:12:34  
| If you use a blue UK disabled parking permit and therefore need a US temporary permit to use whilst you are on holiday in Florida then you can now apply by post in advance of your holiday so that you are set to go when you are there.
This is taken from Simon Veness (author of A Brit's guide to Orlando.)
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.
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.
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blott
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Status: offline | Posted - 13 May 2008 : 13:28:16
| It's really easy to get one when you arrive and takes only about ten mins or so of your holiday time at the local Tag & Tax Office. The temporary Florida disabled permits are red and not blue like the 'ordinary' US ones and have an expiry date on them (so you can't use them every time you go to Florida in the future).
It needs to be said, however, that the blue British disabled badge is no longer valid in Florida - this is because Britain isn't a reciprocal agreement country and doesn't acknowledge US ones for US visitors to Britain.
If you park in a Florida disabled bay with a UK blue disabled badge, you can be fined the amount stated on the sign in front of you, which can range from $150 - $450. |
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Claire
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Status: offline | Posted - 13 May 2008 : 13:32:46
| My mother has a UK blue badge and I have applied for the US version for our last 2 visits to Orlando (Nov '07 and April '08). Just follow the instructions outlined above, send off the letter, etc and the tag will arrive in your mail a couple of weeks later. It is a red 'tag' which you hang from the rear view mirror in your car. The second time I applied, the cheque was returned to me as not required - not sure why I did not have to pay, but not complaining! The beauty of these tags is that they are much more visible than the UK blue badge.
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 11:05:34
| dont want to appear thick but guess its to late for that where do i get a US money order from? im trying to send my application off all copies ready but not sure about the money order as i have never had to do one before
any advice greatly received thanks |
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tezz7628
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 18:23:36
| quote:
Originally posted by blott
It's really easy to get one when you arrive and takes only about ten mins or so of your holiday time at the local Tag & Tax Office.
(please ignore info below it's for property tax I think)
tag and tax office
http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/taxcollectors.html
Honorable Earl K. Wood
Orange County Tax Collector Suntrust Center
200 S. Orange Ave., Ste 1500
Orlando, FL 32801
ekw@octaxcol.com
407-836-2709
407-836-2730 FAX
Honorable Patsy Heffner
Osceola County Tax Collector P.O. Box 422105
2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
phef@osceola.org
407-742-4000
407-742-4036 FAX
first one seems to be near church street station and second seems to be near st. cloud |
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LiesaAnna
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 18:39:57
| nice one Tezz......just wanted to get organised before we go....if only you knew how much time we have spent trying to find whats obvious in front of our eyes!! in florida!!!
its a womans thing...being organised.......never did get to the bottom as to whether Tezz was a male or female of the OV family |
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tezz7628
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 19:47:39
| I think the above information could be wrong I put tag and tax office into google and they came up with above page, but have now gone in through dmv website and obtained this
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/
2nd chart on list for orange county disability permits
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/orange.html
closest to you on that seems to be near orlando international airport
on orange blossom trail
2nd chart on list for osceola county disability permits
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/osceola.html
(see below for address change for poinciana office)
3 options are close-by on this with one poinciana if you want to go that far
the one nr. the lake at st cloud seems to be on both tax collector panels i think the first one I gave is for property |
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berrysmiles
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Status: offline | Posted - 23 May 2008 : 07:45:38
| quote:
Originally posted by Claire
My mother has a UK blue badge and I have applied for the US version for our last 2 visits to Orlando (Nov '07 and April '08). Just follow the instructions outlined above, send off the letter, etc and the tag will arrive in your mail a couple of weeks later. It is a red 'tag' which you hang from the rear view mirror in your car. The second time I applied, the cheque was returned to me as not required - not sure why I did not have to pay, but not complaining! The beauty of these tags is that they are much more visible than the UK blue badge.
CLAIRE
Clair, can you get them to send it to your villa or must it be sent to your home in the UK
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| | mines already to go, but think i will have to hold off as mine runs out here in the UK 31st july, apparently people worse off then me are getting theirs declined......will probably get it done whilst there if i get it back, have had mine for about 15 years |
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