Apply for a visitor permit scratchcard

Scratch cards are available applying by post or by making an appointment to apply in person at the Town Hall or one of the issuing libraries, see details below. 

Alternatively, you can utilise the option of paperless visitor permits.

Types of visitor permit scratchcard

There are two types of visitor permit scratchcard.

Daily resident visitor permit:

• Allows a resident's visitor to park for a whole day, in an all-day CPZ; or
• For the hour of control in a one-hour CPZ.

Weekly resident visitor permit:

• Allows a resident's visitor to park for 5 or 6 consecutive zone days depending on whether the CPZ operates from Monday to Friday or Monday to Saturday.
• Can be purchased for all-day or one-hour CPZs.

How to use a visitor scratchcard

Residents should buy visitor scratchcards in advance and give them to their visitors when required.

Each scratchcard must then be validated by scratching off the date (if a daily permit) or dates (if a weekly permit) and writing in the registration number of the vehicle on which it is to be displayed.

Full instructions for use are shown on the permits.

How to buy a permit scratchcard

Apply by post or in person

Check your eligibility for a permit scratchcard, read the guidance notes and complete the application form.

You can check the costs before you apply.

If you apply by post:

You should send the:

• Completed application form
• Required documents
• Your payment by cheque or postal order

To:

Parking Permits
Wandsworth Council (Permit Processing)
PO Box 522
Twickenham
TW1 9PL

They will then be sent to you by second class post.

If you apply in person:

Applications can be made at either the Customer Centre, Wandsworth Town Hall or at one of the participating issuing libraries.

Wandsworth Town Hall

Appointments can be made by contacting the Contact Centre on 0208 871 8871 or using Webchat on the relevant pages on our website.

Online applications are preferred, and where appropriate, staff will assist customers in completing their applications online.

If attending for an appointment, you should bring:

• Completed application form
• Required documents
• Payment by credit/debit card, cheque or postal order

Libraries

There is limited availability if you wish to make an application at one of the boroughs issuing libraries.

If attending for an appointment, you should bring:

• Completed application form
• Required documents
• Payment by credit/debit card only

Contact

If you have any questions about parking permits, use our online form to Make a parking enquiry.