Swindon applies parking permits through the MiPermit online portal, and the exact steps depend on which permit you need. Most permits are digital, so once approved and paid for they’re active straight away.
| Permit type | How to apply | What you need | Online link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident parking permit | Register online for a resident parking permit | Council Tax number, postcode, house number, vehicle registration, start date, and card payment details | Register for or manage a resident parking permit |
| Visitor parking permits | Log in to the MiPermit portal using your registered mobile number or email address and PIN | Council Tax number; for activation, visitor’s vehicle registration number | Apply for visitor parking permits |
| Business parking permit | Register online for a business permit | Proof your business is in a resident zone, plus card payment details | Register for a business parking permit |
| Contractors parking permit | Apply online for a contractors permit | Confirmation of contracted work on letterheaded paper, work address, expected duration of work, plus card payment details | Apply for contractors parking permits |
| Operational one-hour permit | Apply online for an operational permit | Your personal details, reason for the permit, plus card payment details | Apply for operational one-hour permits |
| Family carers permit | Register online for a family carers permit | Council Tax account number, postcode, house number, doctor’s letter confirming need, and card payment details; residents aged 80+ can provide date of birth evidence instead | Register for a family carers parking permit |
| School street permit | Apply online | The page is listed, but no application details are shown in the available information | Apply for a school street permit |
If the digital permit setup gives you trouble, Swindon says to contact MiPermit on 0345 520 7007, or customer services at parking@swindon.gov.uk if you can’t have a digital permit.