Parking Permit Application Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to obtain your Bar Harbor parking permit online

Application Process Overview

Follow these 6 simple steps to get your parking permit

1
Login
2
Apply
3
Details
4
Submit
5
Payment
6
Approval

Quick Start

Before You Begin

Vehicle Registration Current registration in Bar Harbor
Payment Method Credit card (if applicable)
Proof Documents Residency or employment proof

Quick Access

Go to Permit Portal Start your application now
View Permit Types See costs and requirements

Detailed Application Steps

1

Access and Log In

Get started with the permit portal

What to do:

1
Visit the Portal

Go to thepermitportal.com

2
Log In

Use your existing account credentials

3
New User?

Click "Register" to create a new account

Login screen for the permit portal
2

Start Application Process

Begin your permit application

What to do:

1
Apply for Permit

Click the blue "Apply for Permit" button

2
Select Location

Choose "BH - Resident/Employee Permit Parking Areas"

3
Set Start Date

Enter permit start date (defaults to current date)

4
Choose & Apply

Select permit type and click green "Apply" button

Apply for permit screen
3

Complete Application Form

Fill out all required information

Basic Information

Permits Needed: Enter quantity (up to 10 per application)
Payment Method: Select "Credit Card" from dropdown
Auto Payment: Required for residential permits

Address Information

Saved Address: Your address should appear automatically
New Address: Click "+ ADD ADDRESS" if needed

Vehicle Information

Select Vehicle: Check box next to your saved vehicle
Add Vehicle: Click "+ ADD VEHICLE" for new vehicle
Required Info: License plate, make, model, color, year
Important Vehicle Information

License plates in "Edit Profile Vehicles" may not match your permitted vehicle. For correct plate details, check the Orange Review/Renew button.

Note: Employee permits cannot switch vehicles once activated.

Required Documents

Vehicle Registration: Current Bar Harbor registration (Required)
Additional Docs: Extra registrations if applicable
Upload: Click "Choose File" for each document
Vehicle information section
4

Review & Submit

Final review before submission

Review Process:

1
Check Fields

Verify all required fields are completed

2
Verify Documents

Confirm uploaded documents are correct

3
Scroll & Submit

Go to bottom and click blue "Submit" button

Review and submit application
5

Process Payment

Complete payment if required

Payment Process:

1
Payment Screen

Automatically redirected after submission

2
Enter Details

Input credit card information

3
Confirm & Pay

Verify amount and complete payment

Permit Fees

Resident Vehicle FREE
Guest of Resident FREE
Commercial Fishing $5.00
Employee Vehicle $30.00
COA Student $30.00
Non-Resident Property $75.00
Bed & Breakfast $375.00
Home Business/Weekly Rental $750.00

Processing fees may apply

6

Application Approval

Wait for review and approval

What happens next:

Review Process

Town office or parking enforcement reviews your application

Email Notification

You'll receive notification when permit is approved

Download Permit

Print or save digital copy from your account

Important Tips & Notes

Bar Harbor Permits

Select options beginning with "BH" for Bar Harbor permits

Auto-Renewal

Required checkbox for residential permits

Registration Proof

Bar Harbor vehicle registration must be uploaded

Permit Validity

Summer permits valid until end of year

Match Documents

Vehicle info must match registration documents

Need Help?

Use "Contact Us" link for assistance

Permit Types & Requirements

Choose the permit type that best fits your needs. Each permit has specific eligibility requirements and costs.

Resident Vehicle Permit

FREE
Eligibility:

Bar Harbor residents with vehicle registration and excise tax payment

Required Documents:

Current vehicle registration showing Bar Harbor address

Employee Vehicle Permit

$30.00
Eligibility:

Non-resident employees of Bar Harbor businesses

Required Documents:

Proof of employment in Bar Harbor

Property Owner Permit

$75.00
Eligibility:

Non-residents who own property and pay taxes in Bar Harbor

Required Documents:

Proof of property ownership

Guest of Resident

FREE
Eligibility:

Guests of residents requiring on-street parking in "Permit Only" areas

Duration:

Three days maximum

Commercial Fishing

$5.00
Eligibility:

Commercial fishers, limited to one space per commercial mooring (30 permits max per year)

Required Documents:

Proof of property ownership, excise tax/registration, mooring registration

Bed & Breakfast

$375.00
Eligibility:

B&B owners requiring guest parking in "Permit Only" areas

Required Documents:

Property ownership proof, parking spaces available, number of beds/accommodations

COA Student

$30.00
Eligibility:

College of the Atlantic students for "Permit Only" areas

Required Documents:

Valid student ID card, proof of excise tax/registration