Tonbridge and Malling handles parking permits online, and you need to create an account before you can apply or renew. The exact documents you need depend on the permit type, and most permits are fully digital with no paper permit issued.
| Permit type | How to apply | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Resident permit | Apply or renew a permit | Create an account, then provide one proof of address and one proof of vehicle ownership or use. Both must be up to date and show the same name as the account. |
| Business permit | Apply or renew business permit | Log in, select Business under Permit Type, then provide one proof of business address and one proof of vehicle ownership or use. |
| Visitor permit | Apply for a visitor permit | Have an online account, choose resident or business account, then select visitor permit and upload your documents. |
| Carer’s permit | Apply or renew a carer’s permit | Create a non-resident account and provide evidence that you are an agency worker caring for someone in a permit area, plus vehicle registration document or insurance certificate. |
| Dispensation / non-resident account | create a non-resident account | Use this if you do not have an eligible address in a permit area. |
| Disabled persons parking bay | apply using this form | Use the online form; if needed, call 01732 876260 or email technical.services@tmbc.gov.uk. |
A couple of practical points: Tonbridge and Malling says permits are only available to eligible addresses in certain areas, and some areas — including West Malling for business permits — have no availability. If you already have an account, the council also notes that reminder emails go out about 21 days before expiry, but those are just courtesy reminders.