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Our office will be closed on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; 24/7 parking enforcement continues; limited Marguerite and transit service

Visit our Parking Enforcement Continues on Martin Luther King Jr. Day article for details on parking enforcement and Marguerite and transit service.

Order Parking

Employees and students can order and pay for their permits using our online ordering system. All permits are virtual. This means that, once you complete your order, your license plate becomes your permit.

 

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Transit products (eligible employees) Edenred Commuter Benefits

Charter Services

Contact charterbus@stanford.edu
Department and SH permits Contact transportation@stanford.edu
Visitor Parking Refer to our Visitor Parking section
Tour Operators Refer to the Tour Bus section

Purchasing your permit

Employees and students can enter their license plate information and purchase their permit through our online ordering system. Please refer to our “how to” guides for step-by-step instructions on signing into the portal, ordering a permit, and more.

  • Looking for the types of permits you can buy and the permit rates? Go to the Permit Prices page.
  • Which permit is right for you? The permit you select will depend on the duration you need it, and when and where you plan to park. Visit our Which Permit is Right for You? page for additional information.
  • Visiting campus with a car? Go to the Visitor Parking page for permit purchase options.
  • Need to purchase a service or delivery vehicle access permit? Go to the Service and Delivery page.
  • Parking enforcement: Parking is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the main campus. Visit the Parking Enforcement page to learn more.

Parking on the main campus enforced 24/7 

  • If you have purchased a monthly Stanford permit, no action is required. You are automatically covered during after-hours enforcement at no additional charge. 
  • For more information, please refer to our article, What Night and Weekend Parking Enforcement Means for You page and 24/7 Enforcement Flow Chart. 

Pre-tax payroll deduction

Stanford employees who meet eligibility requirements are entitled by federal and state law to use up to $270 per month to pay certain transportation expenses, including parking permits.

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in pre-tax payroll deduction as the only payment option when purchasing their permit using our online ordering system. Visit our Pre-Tax Parking Purchases page for more information.

Recurring debit/charge

This free, automated service lets you use your personal debit/credit card to pay for your long-term parking permit in monthly installments. Set up your recurring payments within our online ordering system.

Our office does not charge interest or fees for this service. Just be sure to keep a close eye on your debit card balance or credit card limit. There's a minimum charge of $25 for rejected deductions.

If you change or close your account...

This program is NOT related to Stanford Payroll's Automatic Paycheck Deposit System, so updating your payroll deposit will not update our records. If you need to stop your recurring debits/charges, or your account information changes, you must contact Stanford Transportation at 650.723.9362 or email transportation@stanford.edu.

If you don't need your permit anymore...

Refer to our “how to” guide for step-by-step instructions on how to return your long-term permit, and learn more about how to return or cancel your permit. If you need to return a physical permit, please contact us at transportation@stanford.edu or 650.723.9362.

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    • Permit Cancellation/Return Policy
    • Commuters
    • Resident Students
    • Visitors and Departments
  • Learn About Tickets, Enforcement, and Lost/Stolen Permits
    • Parking Enforcement
    • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Appeal a Parking Ticket
    • Rules and Regulations
  • Find Parking, EV Charging, and Off-Campus Sites
    • View Parking and Circulation map
    • Find an Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    • Construction and Other Impacts
    • Off-Campus Worksites
  • Request Tour Bus Parking
    • Reserve Tour Parking
  • Find Event Parking
    • Reserve Galvez Lot for Your Event
    • Take a Shuttle To or From Your Event
    • Request Charter Shuttles
    • Reduce Peak Hour Trips at Stanford
  • Learn About Carts, Service Vehicles, and Access
    • Parking Garage Height Restrictions
    • Persons With Disabilities
    • Golf Cart-Type Vehicles
    • Service/Delivery Vehicles
    • Pedestrian Zone Access
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Did you know?

Eligible Stanford affiliates can purchase permits online, the most convenient way to order.

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