Apply for a resident parking permit
A permit that allows residents of a residential parking zone to park at reduced rates.
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Damit wir Apply for a resident parking permit mit dem zuständigen Straßenverkehrsbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card with current address · Certificate of Registration, Part I
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
10–30 € pro Jahr üblich, in Großstädten teils m
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles
Online or at the city's Public Order and Traffic Office.
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Submit documentation
Identification card with registered address, vehicle registration certificate.
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Obtain an ID and display it in a visible location
Valid for 2 years, generally; the fee varies by municipality (typically €10–30 per year, sometimes more in large cities).
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals whose primary residence and vehicle registration (or proven regular use) are located within a designated resident parking zone.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 92.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Vehicle registration certificate (Part I) is missing
- •Residence certificate is out of date
Common reasons for rejection
- •The residence is located outside the resident parking zone
- •Vehicle not registered in the applicant's name
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.
Questions & Answers
How long is the resident parking permit valid?▼
Generally 2 years; after that, an extension is required, along with current supporting documentation.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %