Residents parking information for students

Information for students moving to a controlled parking zone.

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 only require information from the first two pages of the certificate
  • Applicant's name and address must be clearly visible

What do you want to do?

Apply for a new resident’s parking permit

Apply for visitor permits

No student discount

There are no reduced fees or discounts for students.

The current address is different

If the current address on the V5C is different from the one you are applying for, you can still complete a form one month in advance of taking up occupancy.

We will accept a fully signed tenancy agreement or confirmation from a letting agency that you will be residing at the address for which a permit is being applied.  

The proof of address must be in the name and the address of the applicant for which the permit is being applied. 

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.