Instructions for Obtaining Oversize Vehicle Permits

If purchasing by mail, please do the following:

1. Complete an Application for Oversize Vehicle Parking Permit indicating the specific dates that you will need to park your oversize vehicle where signs are posted on the street or at the entry point to the oversize vehicle restricted area (OVRA) prohibiting oversize vehicle parking between 2AM and 6AM

2. Attach photocopies of any two of the following proofs of Los Angeles residency containing your name and your residence address in Los Angeles:

• Driver's license
• Property Tax Bill or rental/lease agreement
• Cable TV bill dates within the past 90 days
• Telephone bill (landline only) dated within the past 90 days
• Gas bill dates within the past 90 days
• Water bill dated within the past 90 days
• Electric bill dated within the past 90 days

1. Attach a check made payable to City of Los Angeles for the number of permits requested at $10.00 per permit.

Returned Check Policy: A payment by check that is returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $35 returned check fee. If your check bounces, you can only renew by money order for one year, otherwise, the permit(s) issued will be suspended and your vehicle will be cited.

1. Mail the application, proofs of residency and check described above to:

City of Los Angeles
Preferential Parking Permits
PO Box 67589
Los Angeles, CA 90067
ATTN: Oversize Vehicle Permits

Permits will be mailed to you upon receipt of your completed application, proof of residency documents, and your check.

Please order permits at least two weeks in advance to allow enough time for your application to be received and processed.

To purchase by in person, please follow Step 1 above, bring in proofs of residence from Step 2 above and visit one of our four Public Service Centers.