Deaf or Hard of Hearing Placard

Last Updated; June 30, 2009

A Placard is available from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to identify motorists as Deaf or hard of hearing. This Placard is available only to deaf/hard of hearing motorists. It helps law enforcement officials recognize deaf or hard of hearing drivers in order to make any necessary communication accommodations.

The driver should place the placard in a conspicuous location on the dash or visor of the automobile, as close to them as possible, without obstructing their view.

To apply for the placard, please fill in the information on the top half of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened application and have a licensed physician, Ear Nose & Throat specialist, or audiologist complete the bottom half. We will also accept a diploma from a school for the deaf as proof of deafness. You can obtain the application form by contacting either:

Alice Johnson, 623-7964 (Voice) or Nancy Melanson, 623-7958 (Voice) or 1-888-755-0023 (Toll-Free TTY) E-mail: Nancy.A.Melanson@maine.gov

You can also obtain a copy of the application by selecting the link below:

Mail the completed application to:

Maine Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened 150 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0150

After we receive your application for approval, we will send you a letter of certification and your Motor Vehicle Placard application. You will need to take the letter of certification (that we send you) and the placard application to your local Motor Vehicle office to get your placard.

If you have questions, please contact either Alice Johnson or Nancy Melanson at the numbers listed above.

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