Permit Request

Parking permit additions, changes and cancellations can be made using this form. Upon submission of the form, Parking Services will provide updates regarding the request.

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Guidelines and Restrictions

Vendor Service Permits
Fifteen Minute Vendor Service Permits

Definition of Vendor Service Permits

Vendor service permits are designed for use by representatives of non-affiliated service companies who have contractual relationships with the University to deliver goods and/or services.

Parking Restrictions

Vehicles displaying vendor service permits may park in the following areas:

Any marked service space within the time limits listed on the service permit sign.
Any unreserved parking space in ungated or gated lots. Vendor permits are not allowed in the Cardinal Deck (employee section of the Health Affairs Deck).
Vendors are allowed to park in pay lots, but must pay the fees upon exiting.

When looking for parking, representatives should look for locations in the order listed above. Vendor permits may not park in the following areas:

Any area other than a marked parking space
Metered spaces without activating the meter
Any other reserved space, such as disability, visitor, Reserved at All Times, etc.
Visitor pay operation lots
Fire lanes, sidewalks, or campus landscape

Procedures for Issuance of Vendor Service Permits

All existing vendor service permits expire every August 1. New vendor service permits will be effective from August 1 until July 31 of the current permit year. There will be a charge of $816.00 per permit.
The corresponding form must be completed and submitted online. The information requested is necessary in order to verify eligibility for a vendor service permit.
If eligibility is met, your permit will be mailed to you, if requested, or can be picked up in the parking registration office located in the Public Safety Building.
If you currently have gated access, you will continue to use your current gate card. New gate cards will not be issued. Replacement gate cards can be issued for a fee of $10.00.
Payment for permits must be made by check, cash, Mastercard, or Visa. Checks should be made payable to UNC-Chapel Hill Transportation and Parking.
A missing permit must be reported to UNC-Chapel Hill Transportation and Parking. A charge of $25.00 will be applied for the replacement of a lost permit. If a permit is found that was previously reported as lost, it must not be used and should be returned to UNC-Chapel Hill Transportation and Parking. Any vehicle found displaying a permit reported as lost or stolen is subject to a $200 fine and impoundment, which includes additional fees.
Permit costs will be pro-rated on a monthly basis.

Definition of Fifteen Minute-Service Permits

Fifteen minute service permits are for use by representatives of non-affiliated service companies who have a need to make deliveries taking fifteen minutes or less.

Use Limitations

Fifteen minute service permits are not for the personal use of University employees, UNC Hospitals employees or students. Use of these permits by the aforementioned will result in revocation of the permits issued to the agency. Revocation, ticketing and impoundment may occur if a permit is found to be altered, counterfeit and/or lost/stolen. Revocation may also occur if delivery personnel fail to abide by special event or emergency instructions. No refund will be issued if revocation occurs. It is requested that agencies develop internal controls to assure that proper security, assignment, and return procedures are instituted.

Parking Restrictions

Vehicles displaying fifteen minute service permits may park in:

Any marked service space (for the allotted time period listed on the sign).
Any unreserved, ungated parking space.
No parking area (5:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., 5-minute limit) outside of a marked space that is not designated as a “fire lane.”

When looking for parking, representatives should look for locations in the order listed above. A delivery vehicle should never park in the following locations. Parking in these locations can result in ticketing and impoundment.

Disability space
Fire lane
Visitor space
Reserved At All Time space
Metered space (unless activated)
Any other reserved space

The fifteen minute service permit will be valid for special events, but may have additional restrictions. All delivery personnel should follow normal guidelines unless instructed to do otherwise by a member of the special event staff or other Transportation and Parking official.

Procedures for Issuance

Each request must be accompanied by written verification of need.
A charge of $82 must be paid upon the receipt of each approved permit.
The Parking Services Manager must approve each request.
Permits will be valid from August 1 through July 31.
If a permit is lost or stolen, an affidavit must be filed through Transportation and Parking. A charge of $25.00 may be required for each permit re-issued.
Permits may not be valid during “special events operations.”