They're officially called Disabled Person Placards by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. For the current year, there are just over 2.6 million DP placards issued in California. Types of Disabled Parking Placards: Permanent (Blue): These are for people with permanent disabilities. They are valid for two years and expire on June 30 every odd-numbered year. DMV will automatically mail a new placard and identification card. But the plates and/or placards must be returned to DMV within 60 days of the death of the disabled person.