You can apply for a Watford resident parking permit online. If you live in a controlled parking zone, the permit is digital and you’ll need to upload proof of address and vehicle ownership.
| What you need | Details |
|---|---|
| How to apply | Apply for resident parking online |
| Proof of address | If you’re on the electoral register, you don’t need to upload proof of address. Otherwise, upload a recent utility bill, bank statement, Council Tax document, tenancy agreement (minimum 6 months), or a solicitor’s letter confirming recent completion of a house purchase (dated within the last three months). |
| Proof of vehicle ownership | Upload a V5, insurance schedule showing you as the driver and the vehicle registration number, a company letter/lease/hire agreement on headed paper dated within 3 months, or an official bill of sale/invoice dated within 3 months. |
| Permit limits | Two permits per household, with a maximum of one permit per person. |
| Vehicle size limit | The vehicle must not exceed 5.25m in length and 2.3m in height. |
| Cost | First permit: £34; second permit: £73. Blue Badge permit holders (drivers and guardians): £0. |
If you’re changing vehicles later, Watford also lets you update the registration on your permit through your permit account.