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.)
<span style="color:blue">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.</span id="blue">
Hope this helps everyone. [msnsmile]
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