We're aware of a national scam where people are asked to pay parking fines via text. We'll never text you to request a payment for a parking fine. We'll only contact you about parking fines via letter or email. If you have any doubts, contact the Parking Team.
Renew a resident parking permit
How to renew your resident parking permit.
When to renew your resident parking permit
Complete your renewal application at least 7 days before your existing permit expires.
You can renew your resident parking permit from 6 weeks before it's expiry date.
If your permit has expired, apply for a new resident parking permit.
If you live in a waiting list zone and do not renew before your permit expires, you will have to rejoin the waiting list.
There is a grace period for all parking permit holders. This exists to help those who have forgotten to renew their permit on time. More information about the grace period.
Before you renew
Make sure you have the documents you need before you start your application.
Check you're still eligible
Make sure you are still eligible by checking who can get a resident parking permit.
Read our terms and conditions
How we issue parking permits
Digital parking permits
From 3 November 2025, parking permits will be issued digitally. When you buy a digital parking permit, you will not need to display anything in your vehicle windscreen.
Find out what digital parking permits are.
Physical (paper) parking permits
If you were issued a resident parking permit before 3 November 2025, you still need to display your paper parking permit in the windscreen of your vehicle until it is time to renew.
What you'll need to renew
Proof of address
We'll ask you to upload evidence of your address each time you renew your permit. This is to check you are still eligible for a permit and helps to prevent fraud.
You'll need to upload a copy of a proof of address. This must be addressed to you and dated within the last 3 months.
This can be something like a:
- utility bill
- bank statement
- council tax bill for the current financial year
- mortgage or tenancy agreement
Vehicle's insurance
You need to upload the schedule or summary page of your current vehicle's insurance document.
It must show all of the following:
- your name
- the vehicle registration mark
- the address where the vehicle is kept overnight which matches the address in your proof of residency
- valid dates of insurance
Renew a resident parking permit online
Sign in to MyAccount to renew your parking permit.
If you don't have a MyAccount, you can register and follow the instructions in your renewal letter.