Permits for Sponsored Commuters
If you are required to be on Stanford’s main campus on a regular basis and do not have access to Stanford's single-sign on system (SSO), you must be sponsored by a Stanford department to register for or purchase Stanford parking permits.
To purchase a Stanford parking permit, commuters who do not have access to Stanford's single sign-on system (SSO) can be sponsored in two ways:
- Request to be sponsored by a department. Stanford supervisors and managers can sponsor individuals for a SUNet ID (valid for up to one year) for business purposes.
- Please note: Once sponsorship for a SUNet ID has been approved, it can take up to 48 hours for the system to update and permits to become available in the online ordering system.
- Request sponsorship (valid for six months) through our virtual permit system. Visit our How To Request Sponsorship guide for step-by-step instructions.
- Please note: Once sponsorship through our virtual permit system has been approved, it can take up to an hour for permits to become available in the online ordering system.
Commuters must pay for their own parking permit, if applicable
- Please note that using a company credit/debit card is prohibited.
Permit types and payment options
- Sponsored commuters affiliated with the university have the option to purchase an 'A' or 'C' permit.
- Sponsored commuters affiliated with the hospitals have the option to purchase a 'Z' permit.
- Payment can be made through recurring monthly deductions (from a debit or credit card).
Permit validity
- Monthly permits purchased through Stanford’s virtual parking permit system are valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no additional cost.
- Daily permits are valid from 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. for the selected date(s).
We understand that individuals may have unique circumstances and needs or may need assistance navigating this transition. Please be assured that our staff are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to assist you in English and Spanish.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at transportation@stanford.edu or 650.723.9362.