Residents parking information for students

To apply for a parking permit, your vehicle must be registered in your name at the address within the zone you are applying for. You'll need:

• proof of address
• the vehicle registration certificate (V5C).

Being the named driver on an insurance policy or a lease agreement that is in another person's name will not qualify you for a parking permit.

Proof of address and ownership

Accepted Address Documents (must be recent and clearly show your name and address): 

• Utility bill or financial statement (dated within the last 3 months)
• Current year council tax document (addressed to you in Oxford)
• Fully signed tenancy agreement (showing names, address, term dates, and signatures)
• Solicitor's letter confirming your name, address, and move-in date
• Official letter from HMRC, NHS, Benefits Agency, local council, etc. (dated within the last 3 months)
• Payslip (dated within the last 3 months) 

Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C)

• We require the first two pages of the certificate with the applicant’s name and address clearly visible
• If the address on your V5C is different from the one you are applying for, we can accept an official email from the DVLA confirming that you have submitted a request to change the recorded address

What do you want to do?

No student discount

There are no reduced fees or discounts for students.

Halls of residence

It is common practice for colleges and universities to create student halls of residence as car-free developments; therefore, they are excluded from permit eligibility.

Tenants should check that they do not breach their tenancy agreement if they choose to bring a vehicle into the city.

Multiple permits at one address

Different zones have different allocation rules and permits are awarded on a first-come, first serve basis per address.