Q: If you changed your license plate or get a new vehicle, what do I do?
A: You must come in person with your registration to update your plate number or you can email a picture of your new registration to our helpdesk at nbparkinghelp@nbpaonline.org. Please be sure to indicate in your email which vehicle is being replaced by the new plate.
Q: Do I need a parking permit if I have a handicap placard?
A: Yes, to park on a residential street in North Bergen you must have a parking permit.
Q: What do I do if the meter I parked in front of is out of order or broken?
A: If a meter is out of order, you can pay online through ParkVantage by scanning the QR code assigned to it. Otherwise, you may move your vehicle to a new, operational meter. Please report broken meters to the Parking Authority by calling us at (201) 869-6200.
Q: If I have a handicap parking spot, am I able to also park in a regular parking spot?
A: No, you can only park in your designated handicap parking space. If you park in a different spot without a parking permit you will be in violation and will be subject to a summons.
Q: I just purchased a new car, do i need a permit for my temporary plates?
A: Yes. temporary plates can get a residential permit. However, when the actual license plates come in you must update the residential permit..
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us during office hours at (201) 869-6200.
Q: If I give you a plate number, can you tell me if I have any tickets to pay?
A: You must contact the Court at (201) 392-2088 for ticket research or to pay any outstanding tickets.
Q: If I live in a certain zone, can I only park in that zone or can I park in all of North Bergen?
A: With a residential permit you can park in all of North Bergen, except where it is signed for Zone Specific permits or it is a metered parking area. You must have the Zone SPecific permit to park on those signed streets. Be sure to follow the streets signs and feed the meters if parked at one.
Q: Do I need a permit with a handicap placard?
A: Yes, you need a residential permit to park even if you have a handicap placard.
Q: Can I apply for a HANDICAP parking space?
A: You will have to contact the handicap department at 201-392-2031 if you are interested in applying for a handicap space.
PERMIT QUESTIONS:
ZONE QUESTIONS:
METER QUESTIONS:
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PARKING LOT QUESTIONS:
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
For more information about our Commercial Vehicle Regulations, please visit this page.
For more information about our Parking Lots, please visit this page.
For more information about our Online Permit System, please visit this page.
For more information about our Zones, please visit this page.
Q: At what time does the sweeper pass on my street?
Q: Do I still need to pay for the meter on a holiday?
Q: What is 'ParkVANTAGE' and how do I get it?
EV QUESTIONS:
Q: What are the charging rates?
For more information about our EV charging stations, please visit this page.
Q: Do I have to be a resident to apply for a parking space?
A: Yes. You must have your driver license and vehicle registration changed to the North Bergen address to apply for a parking space.
Q:What do I do if I want to contest a ticket?
A: If you would like to dispute a summons, you may contact the Court at (201) 392-2088 to schedule an appearance.
Q: How long do the residential permits last?
A: If the residential permit is purchased at the beginning of the renewal period, it wil last 3 years. If purchased after the renewal period has begun, you will get the remainder of the time left.
Q: If I have a commercial vehicle, where can I park in North Bergen?
A: Commercial vehicles are not permitted to park in North Bergen unless they are rendering a service or are in a metered area patronizing our business districts. Resident owned commercial vehicles must be parked off street, in your garage or driveway, or you can check with our office for available space in one of our municipal parking lots.
Contractor commercial vehicles may park on a residential street, for up to 8 hours, if they place cones in the front and back of the vehicle to indicate that they are rendering a service. Contractors should contact our office for available permits if they are working on longer term projects.
Q: Where can I find charging stations?
- NBPA/Court Office Parking Lot, 4225 Bergen Turnpike; Level 2 + 3 chargers available.
- Municipal Parking Lot, 609 Liberty Ave; Level 2 chargers available.
- Municipal Parking Lot, 1435 51st Street (Coming Soon); Level 2 chargers available.
Q: What do I do if the parking lot needs to be repainted or repaired?
A: You may either call the Parking Authority at (201) 869-6200 during our office hours or email our HelpDesk at nbparkinghelp@nbpaonline.org to report any parking lot maintenance.
Q: Is a person with a wheelchair symbol license plate/placard required to deposit money when parking at a metered space?
A: Yes. When parking at a metered space, a driver with a disability placard/license plate must put the appropriate amount of money in the meter. If the vehicle will occupy the space for more than the maximum amount of time allotted on the meter, the driver must fill the meter to the maximum amount allowed. This will permit the vehicle to occupy the space for up to 24 hours without having to come back and refill the meter. A municipality may require the vehicle to vacate the space after 24 hours.
The 24 hour limit is set forth in N.J.S.A. 39: 4-207
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