What you need to apply
Resident
You can get a free resident permit for up to two vehicles that are registered to your home.
You will get a paper permit. You need to ensure the permit is displayed clearly in the vehicle.
For a resident permit you need:
- Proof of address – for example a copy of a recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement 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.
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.
How to pay
You can pay by:
- Debit or Credit Card - payment can be made online
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