What you need to apply

If you need some help with the online application process, you can email us at parking.permits@manchester.gov.uk, or telephone:

Tel: 0161 234 5589

Lines are open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm

What you need to apply: Resident

You can get a free resident permit for each vehicle registered to your home.

You will not get a paper permit. You apply for your permit online and we keep your registration number in our system. If you change your car, you simply need to log in and change your details whilst providing supporting evidence.

For a resident permit you need:

An active email address,
Proof of address – for example a drivers license, passport, copy of a recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement (minimum of 10-months) and;
Proof of ownership –
- a copy of logbook (V5C vehicle registration certificate) or
- insurance documents that show the vehicle is kept at an address within the resident parking scheme or
- if you have a Company vehicle, you will need to provide a letter from your employer stating that you are entitled to bring the vehicle home and park it on the road at your address overnight. The letter should also confirm all vehicle details.

Apply for a residents permit

What you need to apply: Visitor

You can apply for a separate permit that allows visiting vehicles to park.

You will not get a paper permit. You apply for your permit online and you must change the vehicle registration for the visiting vehicle within your permit account. You can change the vehicle registration unlimited times.

Only one of your visiting vehicles may be active on the permit at any one time.

For a visitor permit you need:

Proof of address – for example a copy of recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement (minimum of 10-months).

Apply for a visitors permit

Additional Visitor Permits (single use only)

You can request additional one day visitor permits online. If you do not have an active resident permit or visitor permit you will need to include your full name and address, contact number and a copy of Proof of Address (e.g., Council Tax bill or utility bill dated within 3-months).

These are daily visitors' permit. You will need to mark the date on the card in ink and must clearly display in the visiting vehicle.

Your first book of 10 one day visitor permits is free and then each additional book can be provided for a cost of £5 per book, each household is allowed three books of permits each financial year (April to March). There is no expiry date for unscratched cards so they can be used at any time.

These are for residents use only and not for businesses.

Apply for a book of one day visitor permits

How to pay

You can pay by:

Debit or Credit Card - payment can be made online

What you need to apply: Business or Business employee

Business owners and employees located within the scheme area can apply for free permits to allow them to park within marked areas on-street. You will not get a paper permit.

The number of Business or Business employee permits available will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

You can apply for your permit online and we will keep your registration number in our system. If you change your car, you simply need to log in and change your details and provide supporting evidence.

For a Business permit you need:

An active email address
Business owners need a corporate account type
Proof of vehicle - showing the vehicle is registered or insured at the business address
Proof of address - Copy of current business rates

For a Business employee permit you need:

An active email address
Employees need a Business Employee account type
Proof of vehicle - showing the vehicle is registered or insured to the employee
Proof of workplace address - Letter from employer confirming employed by the business at the address within the scheme

Apply for Business or Business employee permit

What you need to apply: Carers

You may apply for a free transferable permit for someone caring for you at your home. This is a paper permit your carer should display on their vehicle dashboard and return it to you before they leave.

If you lose your carers permit, you can apply for a free replacement. If it is lost a second time, there is an administrator charge of £45 for a replacement.

For a carers permit you need:

Proof of address – for example a copy of recent utility or council tax bill or rent agreement.
And a copy of one of the following:
- Carers Assessment – copy of a letter showing that you or your carer have had a council carer assessment or
- Carers Allowance letter – copy of letter confirming that you get Carers Allowance or
- A letter from your healthcare provider confirming that you require care visits at home

Apply for a Carer's permit

What you need to apply: Student

Students who live in the scheme area and who require a vehicle to complete their studies (for example, a student nurse on placement at a remote hospital) can apply for an annual permit free of charge. One permit provides for one student vehicle, valid for the academic year (September to June).

For a student permit you need:

An active email address,
Proof of address – for example a copy of a recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement. Note, a minimum 10-months tenancy contract must be provided.
Proof of vehicle - copy of logbook (V5C vehicle registration certificate) or insurance documents that show the vehicle is kept at an address within the resident parking scheme
Proof of vehicle requirement – for example a letter or course certificate issued by the University confirming the student's vehicle is needed in order to complete their studies/placement.
Driving Licence - applicant needs a valid driving licence

Apply for a Student permit

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