Apply for a resident parking permit
Permit allowing residents to park their vehicles in the designated resident parking zone.
How to proceed
- 1
Submit an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles
Online or in person, with your ID card and vehicle registration.
- 2
Proof of primary residence and vehicle
Certificate of Registration and Certificate of Registration, Part I.
- 3
Obtain a parking permit
Valid for 2 years; annual fee varies by municipality (€10–30).
Required documents
- Certificate of Registration, Part IMandatory
Vehicle registration certificate as proof of the vehicle's registration.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Vehicle registration in another person's name (company car, etc.) without proof of use
- • Incorrect resident parking zone specified
Common reasons for rejection
- • Primary residence not located within the resident parking zone
- • Private parking space available
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People whose primary residence is located in a designated resident parking zone and who do not have their own parking space.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Vehicle registration in another person's name (company car, etc.) without proof of use
- •Incorrect resident parking zone specified
Common reasons for rejection
- •Primary residence not located within the resident parking zone
- •Private parking space available
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.