Barnet - paper visitor vouchers/permits - how to obtain them

 

 

On 1 November the parking enforcement contractor changed from NSL to APCOA. There are various other contractors doing other things (notwithstanding that the APCOA uniform says they are in 'partnership' with Barnet Council, toffee, you are servants, mere paid lackeys or mercenaries as many may view you).

Thus NSL Apply gave way to MiPermit and your data for a cpz residents or other types of permit was passed over to MiPermit whose data must be available to APCOA so they can know you have the right to park where you have.

Although virtual visitor vouchers/permits can be purchased through the MiPermit system you can't apply on line for paper permits. That does actually make sense as the people who really need paper permits, elderly people perhaps living on their own and not users of computers, smart phones or a car need paper vouchers they can give to visiting family or tradespeople. It is simpler and quicker for them. Other people find them easier, for example Mr Mustard himself, who gives 4 vouchers at a time to his gardener so that she can visit at her convenience whether Mr Mustard is at home or not and on two of the last 3 visits he has not been home. Halfway around the M25 on his way to Guildford is not a good time to try and buy a virtual permit on his phone.

The arrangements may not have been concluded by 1 November and two of Mr Mustard's neighbours tried and failed to obtain paper vouchers. Once Mr Mustard asked for clear instructions from the council he got some and he has streamlined the process to turn two phone calls into one.

You do not need an miPermit account in order to buy paper vouchers.

You do have to prove you live within a cpz.

Step 1: Send an email to help@mipermit.com with the heading 'Paper visitor vouchers' and attach proof of residence, as follows:

One copy of the following documents (except for the utility bills where you are required to provide two copies).

Council Tax demand within the last 12 month period showing your name and address within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) that you currently live in.

Signed rent agreement within the last 12 month period showing your name and address within the CPZ.

Signed solicitor’s letter showing the house purchase completion date and also showing your name and address within the CPZ.

Two utility bills from different suppliers within the last 12 months showing your name and address within the CPZ. Not mobile phone bills.

Driving licence showing your name and address within the CPZ.

Formats allowed are are jpg, png and pdf.

Step 2: Phone 0345 520 7007 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturdays 8am - 4pm and on Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm) and tell the MiPermit employee you want to buy permits, tell them the email address you emailed from and then you will be able to say how many paper permits you would like (minimum 12 maximum 200) provide your credit or debit card details and they will be with you in days.

You can buy both virtual and paper permits if you need a mix.

I have assumed eveyone has email but if you can't you won't be reading this blog. MiPermit will doubtless provide a postal address on request if you still do things that way and maybe still use cheques.

Simples.