Apply for a resident parking permit
You can apply for a resident parking permit online.
Apply online
Before you start you will need proof of:
- your address
- vehicle ownership.
Address proof
Valid options for proof of address include:
- Council Tax bills
- utility bills
- bank statements.
Documents we do not accept include:
- vehicle documentation
- private landlord tenancy agreements
- polling cards.
Your proof of address must be in your name and dated in the past 3 months.
Vehicle proof
To apply for a resident parking permit, you must be the owner of the vehicle. This does not apply to those who drive a company vehicle.
You will need to provide a copy of your vehicle registration document (logbook or full updated V5C) or insurance policy which includes your name, address and vehicle registration.
We do not accept the V5C 2 (New Keeper's Slip) as proof of vehicle ownership as you're no longer required to complete your address in section 6.
Company vehicles
If you drive a company vehicle you must provide a letter from your employer on company headed paper to confirm:
- your name
- home address
- details of the company vehicle you drive.
Your proof must be clear and readable.
A resident parking permit costs £33.
Apply for a resident parking permit online
What happens next
After you have applied, we’ll let you know if your application is successful or not. If your application is not successful, we will tell
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an email with a link to a payment form, for you to pay online.
You have 60 days to make payment once we’ve approved your application.
We aim to get your permit to your home address within 10 working days of the date we
Apply by post and pay by cheque
If you wish to send your application by post and pay by cheque, you can download and print our resident parking permit application form.
Please send your application and cheque, made payable to Medway Council, to: Parking Services, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR.
Write your permit reference on the back of your cheque. Receipts will only be sent if a stamped, addressed envelope is included with your payment. Do not send cash by post.