Change of vehicle (including temporarily)

Permanently

If you have changed your vehicle or number plate, you must not alter your existing permit.

Fill in a resident parking permit application form and produce:

• your current permit and
• full driving licence and
• one proof of residency from the list on the application form and
• one proof that you own or use the new vehicle, we accept either:
  • the new vehicle registration certificate (V5C) or

Temporarily

We do not give permits to borrowed or shared vehicles except when your vehicle is off the road because of an accident or major repair, or if it has been stolen.

In these cases, we will give you a permit (valid for one month only) for a temporary replacement vehicle that is not registered in your name.

Fill in a resident parking permit application form and produce:

• your original permit (unless it has been stolen) and
• full driving licence and
• one proof of residency from the list on the application form and
• one of the following forms of proof :
  • a letter from the garage or insurance company to confirm the damage or major repair, the dates they will have your vehicle and that you are using a courtesy vehicle or
  • the vehicle registration certificate for the replacement or borrowed vehicle, and a letter from the owner saying that you will be the only person using that vehicle and how long you will be using it. 

You must display both the temporary permit and your normal permit in the temporary vehicle.

You can also get a resident parking permit form by: 

• emailing us at residentparking@rbkc.gov.uk leaving your name and address, and we will post one to you within three working days
• phoning us on 020 7361 4381 (Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm)
• writing or visiting us at the following address:
  Residents Parking
  Customer Services Centre
  Kensington Town Hall
  Hornton Street
  London
  W8 7NX

Open for visits from Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm (closed on bank and public holidays)