Faculty and staff can purchase a parking permit online. New permit purchase must occur when first parking on campus as an employee. With the campus License Plate Recognition System, your vehicle license plate serves as your parking permit identification. Permits for reserved lots and garages depend on availability. Cost may be prorated to reflect purchase date and expiration date. Prorated cost appears at checkout. If you have questions, call Parking and Transit Services at 402-472-1800.
Step 1: Gather Your Documents
To purchase a permit, be prepared to provide the following information:
- NCard
- Vehicle license plate number
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle year
- Vehicle Color
- Provide the same information for any vehicle that could be used with this permit
Step 2: Figure out parking options & costs
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Please Note: Student employees, including graduate students, are considered students (not employees) when purchasing parking permits.
Step 3: Purchase Your Permit
Online Purchase
Access University Online Parking Services
Purchasing Steps
- Login using your My.UNL Account credentials (e.g. jdoe2)
- Read the instructions in the Permit Order Section and select "Next"
- Select the permit type and desired duration.
- Enter vehicle information
- Choose your payment method:
- Select Payroll Deduction and the cost of the permit will be deducted from your paycheck on a monthly or bi-weekly basis.
- Pay using a credit card. Choices include MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
- Review your order before selecting the "Pay Now" button on the checkout page
- Receive a confirmation e-mail sent to your registered e-mail address
In-office Purchase
Download Printable Application Form
NOTE: Online Purchase Recommended
- Access the Permit Application/Registration Form using the link above and fill out the form on your device
- Once the form has been filled, bring the printed form to our office located in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage, 625 Stadium Drive Suite A.
- Office hours are 7.30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Provide form and payment to service staff
Additional Permit Information
Parking facilities users must agree to and be familiar with their use agreements and regulations upon purchasing a parking permit or using a university-controlled parking facility.
Non-reserved parking permits are based on availability and do not guarantee a parking space. The Additional Permit Information page lists more information regarding proper permit usage and display, and how to replace or change a permit.
Cancellations
Garage permits ordered online that are not mailed must be picked up within 30 days of the permit's effective date or purchase date, whichever is later. The permit is needed to operate garage gates. If it is not picked up, the permit will be voided and any refund/credit will be applied.
Requests for LPR permit cancellation can be made by email from the students official UNL email account or U.S. mail. If the garage permit has been processed and mailed, it must be returned to Parking and Transit Services for cancellation and applicable refund processing.
Refunds
To cancel a campus parking permit to stop further payment or request a refund:
Send an email from your official UNL email account to Parking and Transit Services unlpts@unl.edu.
State that you want to cancel the permit immediately and send.
For Virtual permits, this completes the process.
For permits with an actual display permit (garage hang tag or Event Sticker):
- Write the official email request
- Provide evidence of destruction of the permit. Take a picture of the permit cut in half, with the permit number clearly showing. Attach the picture to the email and send.
- OR: Bring or mail the permit to Parking and Transit Services, 625 Stadium Drive, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68588-0161.
- Refund amount for a fully paid permit equals the cost of the permit, minus the monthly fees since purchase and any unpaid citations.
- A check for the refund amount will be mailed within 6 weeks.
- To stop a payroll deduction, return the issued permit to the Parking and Transit Services office. The unpaid balance will represent your refund.
University Parking and Transit Services reserves the right to change or temporarily suspend existing policies due to unforeseen situations or events.
Restriction on Use of University & University or Foundation Funds for Purchase of Parking Permits
No campus department may use state, revolving, grant, contract, or other university funds or University of Foundation funds to pay for faculty/staff or student parking permits. Campus departments may purchase parking permits for special events, research participants, departmental vendors and visitors.