Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Division 10 - Director of Revenue
Chapter 24 - Driver License Bureau Rules
Section 12 CSR 10-24.470 - Procedure for Obtaining a "J88" Notation on a Drivers License for Deafness or Hard of Hearing

Universal Citation: 12 MO Code of State Regs 10-24.470

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedures for an individual to obtain a "J88" (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) notation on a drivers license as provided in section 302.174, RSMo.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of the Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency's headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of the Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material.

(1) An applicant for a drivers license, non-drivers license, or permit may request that a notation be placed on the applicant's license, non-drivers license or permit which indicates that the person is deaf or hard of hearing. For purposes of this rule such notation shall be shown as "J88" on the license or permit document.

(2) In order to obtain the "J88" notation an applicant at the time of application for an initial, renewal or duplicate license, non-drivers license or permit shall inform the license office personnel completing the transaction of his or her intent to have the notation displayed on the license, non-drivers license or permit. In addition, the applicant shall provide one of the following documents which indicates that the person is deaf or hard of hearing:

(A) Medical statement from a licensed medical professional;

(B) Statement from an approved or authorized agency as indicated in section (3) of this rule; or

(C) Certified affidavit form, incorporated by reference, shall be used when an applicant certifies that he or she is deaf or hearing impaired.

(3) Agencies or programs authorized to provide documentation that a license, non-drivers license or permit applicant is deaf or hearing impaired shall include but not be limited to the following:

(A) The Missouri Commission for the Deaf;

(B) Social Security Administration;

(C) A vocational rehabilitation program;

(D) A federal, state or county department of health; or

(E) An independent living center.

(4) The director of revenue shall have authorization to review and determine acceptability of any documentation from an agency or program not listed in section (3) of this rule.

*Original authority: 302.174, RSMo 2001.

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