Identification we need to see for your new parking permit application

Understand what ID documents we will accept as proof when you apply for a new parking permit.
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When you apply for a new parking permit we need to see proof that you:

  • live at the eligible property
  • own the vehicle or are listed as a driver with correct garaging address (property you are applying at) or that it is your company car
  • have a valid concession card.

Proof of residency for Visitor Parking Permit applications

When you apply for a Visitor parking permit, you must provide one (1) of these documents. Make sure it shows your name and the address of the property you are applying for the permit at. We don’t accept a drivers licence as residential ID.

You are:

Documents we accept

Property owner

  • utility bill (gas, water, electricity) – issued in last 3 months, service and postal address must be the same
  • Home and contents insurance document where the insured property and mailing address are the same

Renting with name currently on lease

  • current lease (must be signed)
  • bond transfer form
  • utility bill (gas, water, electricity) – issued in last 3 months, service and postal address must be the same
  • contents insurance document where the insured property and mailing address are the same

Renting but name not on lease

  • utility bill (gas, water, electricity) – issued in last 3 months, service and postal address must be the same
  • current rent receipt showing your name and a witnessed statutory declaration from the lease holder or landlord and the tenant. The ‘stat dec’ must state that you are residing at the property and the date that you became a resident

Proof of vehicle ownership for registration based permits

You are required to submit vehicle identification when applying for a registration-based parking permit (this includes resident, combined and foreshore parking permits).

You must provide one (1) of the following documents with your application - choose from the list below that best applies to your circumstances.

You are:

Documents we accept

Registered owner of the vehicle

  • VicRoads registration certificate or renewal notice (both sides must be uploaded)
    Hint: if you have an online account with VicRoads, you can access a PDF statement via the notifications section of your account
  • Completed VicRoads vehicle transfer document (must be signed and include residential address for property you are applying at)
  • Copy of vehicle insurance documents

Note: these must show your name, vehicle registration, the residential and garaging address must be detailed on the document.

The primary driver, but not the registered owner of the vehicle

Copy of insurance documents – must list your name as a driver and have the garaging address as the property you are applying for the permit at.

Applying for a company-registered vehicle

  • A signed letter from the company on official letterhead (must include the ABN) issued by the Fleet Coordinator, General Manager, Director or CEO.  The letter must state the vehicle registration, confirm you are the primary driver of the vehicle and confirm it is housed at the address on the application and have contact details for verification.  Note: the letter must be able to be verified with an employee of the organisation other than yourself.
  • If you are a sole trader or the vehicle is owned by a company or trust with no other employees, you must also include one of these: registration certificate, contract of sale, or VicRoads vehicle transfer or insurance documents to demonstrate the vehicle is owned by the company and to confirm the links to the company, the applicant and property address.

Please note that you will be required to provide additional residential identification for your registration-based application if you have not provided this before. We will contact you via email if this information is required.

Concession cards we accept

The address details on your concession card must match the property address of your permit application and you must be the primary cardholder.

When you apply, show us your:

  • Pensioner Concession Card – must be issued by Centrelink, Department of Health and Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • Health Care Card and Low Income Health Care Card - must be issued by Centrelink or Department of Health and Human Services
  • Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card - must be issued by Centrelink, Department of Health and Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold Cards, including:
    • Gold Card - War Widow (WW)
    • Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI)

Please note: we do not accept Seniors Cards, Student Cards or any other card not listed above.