You can apply for a parking permit online through East Lothian Council’s parking permit pages. For North Berwick, the council’s secure online system is the main route for resident permits, visitor permits, and other scheme permits.
| Permit type / area | How to apply | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| North Berwick resident permit | Use the council’s secure online system via the North Berwick parking scheme page | Proof of address, such as a current council tax statement, utility bill, mortgage agreement, or rental/tenancy agreement; vehicle registration number; upload supporting documents |
| North Berwick residents’ visitor permit | Use the same online system | Vehicle registration number and any required supporting documents |
| Haddington and Musselburgh permits | Download and complete an application form, then return it by email or post | Completed form and supporting details |
| Short-term let permits in North Berwick | Apply online via the North Berwick parking scheme page | Short-Term Let licence, and planning permission if needed; vehicle registration number |
You can start here: apply for a parking permit
A couple of practical points: East Lothian does not issue paper permits, so parking attendants check permits electronically using the vehicle registration number. For North Berwick residents, the council also says utility bills, mortgage statements and tenancy agreements should be no more than three months old.