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Resident parking permits 

If you live in a controlled parking zone (CPZ), you need to display a valid resident permit on your vehicle windscreen at all times or you risk getting a parking ticket. Permits are available for three, six or twelve months.

We also issue business permits. See the fees and conditions page for prices for all our permits. 

Apply online 

Apply by post 

  • Download and complete the application form on the right and send to our freepost address
  • For a new application enclose copies of supporting documents for proof of address and vehicle ownership
  • For renewal enclose a copy of your existing permit, you may not need to enclose supporting documents - see the 'three-year rule'
  • Pay by cheque, postal order, debit or credit card, please don't send cash

Please allow at least 14 days before your permit expires so your new permit can be processed and sent out to you in time.

Apply in person 

  • Visit the Cashiers Office at 2 Hillman Street behind the Town Hall
  • For a new application bring copies of supporting documents for proof of address and vehicle ownership
  • For renewal bring a copy of your existing permit, you may not need to bring supporting documents - see the 'three-year rule'
  • Pay by cash, cheque, postal order, debit or credit card

Fast Track service at cash office 

For your resident permit to be issued while you wait or on the same day, a supplementary charge of £10.00 will apply per permit. 

Supporting documents - the 'three-year rule' 

If your address, vehicle and name have not changed since you applied for your current resident permit, you may fall into the 'three-year rule'. This means supporting documents are valid in our system for three years.  

However, your documents must be valid for the lifetime of your permit. If the three years is up before your new permit expires, you will need to resubmit your documents.

For example

Documents submitted on 27 November 2008 (valid until 27 November 2011) for a permit starting on 1 December 2008:

  • accepted for first year renewal to 1 December 2009
  • accepted for second year renewal to 1 December 2010
  • not accepted for third year renewal 1 December 2011 as the documents will have expired on 27 November 2011 

We can only accept documents in the following formats (JPEG/ JPG and BMP of 1MB or less).

Please note: the three year rule does not apply to foreign registered vehicles or three-month permits.

Who can apply? 

If you are over 17 and live in a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Hackney, you can apply for a parking permit to park in residential, general and shared-use parking bays near your home the controlled parking hours for your zone.    

We cannot issue a resident parking permit if: 

What happens if my permit is lost, stolen or damaged? 

You will need to buy a new permit unless you can provide a crime reference number. With a crime reference number we will replace your permit free of charge.

Refunds 

For information on the refund process please read How to apply for a refund for a permit (PDF, 13KB)

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Page updated: 9 Jan 2012 


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Contact Details

Parking Permits Service
2 Hillman Street
E8 1FB
Opening Times
Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm. Sat - closed.
Phone Enquiries: Mon to Fri: 8am - 8pm and Sat: 9am - 1pm.
Post: Parking Services, PO Box 39054, London, E8 1WS.


Email: info@hackney.gov.uk
Tel:020 8356 8877 (Parking Permit/Enquiries)
020 8356 8888 (Credit/Debit Card Payments)

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