You can apply for an Oxford parking permit online, but the route depends on the type of permit you need. Oxford City Council has separate applications for Park and Ride permits and residents’ parking permits for council-owned parking areas.
| Permit type | How to apply | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park and Ride permit | Use the online form: Request Parking Permit for Park and Ride Sites | You need to pay separately. You can either pay first and attach proof to the form, or submit the form first and email payment evidence to carparks@oxford.gov.uk. |
| Residents’ parking permit for council-owned parking areas | Use: Apply for Residents’ Parking Permit | Oxford City Council says eligible households are contacted when a scheme is introduced. Vehicle details are registered through ANPR. |
For Park and Ride permits, Oxford says permits can be bought for 28 days, quarterly, or annually, and they won’t be activated at weekends. If you’re looking for a council-owned residents’ permit, the city council’s page is the right one; if you mean a permit for Oxfordshire County Council’s parking zones or congestion charge, that’s handled by the county council instead.