Medical practitioner permits
Medical practitioner parking permits allow doctors to park in designated Area 50 bays near Yarra hospitals and medical practices.
Who can apply?
You can apply for a medical practitioner parking permit if you:
- practice at a hospital or medical practice in Yarra
- have an existing medical bay (Area 50 sign) where you practice.
Number of permits and fees
You can apply for a maximum of two permits. Each permit must be attached to a specific vehicle.
Fees
Fees are valid to 30 June 2026 and exempt from GST.
- First permit - $163
- Second permit - $300
Documents you need
Proof of vehicle ownership
You must provide one of the following documents with your application.
*We do not accept VicRoads registration extracts. The vehicle transfer document must include the owner/driver's name and the registration number.
| Your circumstances | Documents |
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| Vehicle is registered in your name |
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| Vehicle is not registered in your name, but you are the main driver |
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| Vehicle is registered in a company name. |
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Apply for a permit
Disclaimer
By applying online, you are agreeing with these statements:
- I have read and agree with the Parking Permit Policy 2014 [ PDF, 175.28 KB]
- A medical practitioner parking permit is not valid until the permit is received and physically displayed in a vehicle.
When will I receive my permit?
After we've approved your application and received payment, we'll post the permit to the address on the application.
You should then receive your permit within 5 to 10 business days.
How to pay
An invoice will be emailed to you, once your application has been approved.
Call 1300 792 772 and follow the prompts.
Pay in person at one of our customer service centres between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Bank cheque or money order payable to Yarra City Council and send it to:
Parking Administration
Yarra City Council
PO Box 168
Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Renew your permit
Parking permits expire after 12 months. We'll send you a renewal notice before your permit expires.
You can either pay for your renewal online, on phone or in person. Your renewal notice will have a reference number for you to pay by credit card.
If you need a permit on the spot, visit one of our customer service centres and make sure you bring all required documents.
Frequently asked questions
- Complete the parking permit renewal notice and change of details section
- Submit the completed form and pay the fee (see how to pay section).
We can replace your permit for a fee of $29.
If your permit was stolen and you can provide a police report, there will be no fee.
You can submit a replacement request online or visit one of our customer service centres.