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Explore our diverse parking permit options to ensure you always have a spot at UMaine.

Before obtaining a permit, everyone must read, understand, and comply with UMaine’s Parking Rules & Regulations prior to obtaining a parking permit.

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Before you can order a permit, you will need:

-To review Parking Rules & Regulations
-Your MaineStreet username & password

Vehicle information:
-State plate was issued from
-Plate class (visit Plate Classes below)
-Plate number
-Make/model, color, and year

Online Payments:
-All major credit cards

From your Vehicle Registration:

Where to find “Plate class”. Credit to ezpassmaineturnpike.com.

When your transaction is complete, your permit will be mailed to you. In the “notification of payment” email, there is a link to a printable temporary pass. This can be used for up to two weeks from date of purchase. This will allow you to park on the day of your online purchase until your physical hang-tag arrives in the mail. Permits are mailed out the next business day but please allow for mailing delays or other local mailing delays. 

Questions should be directed to Parking and Transportation Services at: um.parkingservices@maine.edu, 207.581.4047. In-person sales and questions can be answered during regular business hours.

Buttercup the Parking Pup’s tip:
Vehicles parked on campus must have a UM parking permit – no woofs about it!
  • Starting 09/01/24 : replacement cost for all permits is $10.00
  • Refunds must be requested within 10 days of purchase.

Student permits – Are you moving on or off campus and need to switch permits? If so, just stop into the Parking Office for an exchange, Starting 09/01/24 : there is a $10 fee and the old permit must be turned in. 

* The University will honor its collective bargaining obligations.

find your license plate class before ordering your permit

Enter your license plate exactly as registered with the BMV—no dashes or spaces, please! The plate class must match your vehicle registration.
Refer to the examples below to find the correct plate class. You can also verify it on your vehicle registration.
If you need help, contact us at 207-581-4047 or email um.parkingservices@maine.edu.

Use the drop-downs below to find your license plate class:

Agriculture (AG)

Animal Welfare (AW)

Breast Cancer (BC)

Barbara Bush Hospital (BH)

Black Bears (BB)

Chickadee (PC)

Combination (CM)

Conservation (CR)

Lighthouse Trust (LH)

Lobster (LB)

Veteran (VT)

Sportsman (SW)

Support Your Troops (TS)

University of Maine Systems (UM)

Wabanaki (WB)

Maine Motorcycle Plate

Motorcycle (MC)

All license plate images are credited to https://www.maine.gov/sos/kids/government/license-plates.

All license plates from states other than Maine, please use plate class PC.

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Students Faculty/staff visitors vendor/contractor accessible (Ada) motorcycles/mopeds license plate classes

Student Permits

Commuter
$50

  • Commuter Permits are restricted to University of Maine commuter students utilizing off-campus housing.
  • These permits are valid in designated Commuter parking areas only (Black lots).
  • Vehicles with commuter permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Permits are sold by the year at a cost of $50 per year.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 8/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for Commuter permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight parking lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please see the Electric Vehicles page.
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Resident
$50

  • Resident permits are restricted to eligible students residing in campus housing.
  • Permits are limited by availability.
  • These permits are valid in designated Resident parking areas only (Red lots)
  • Vehicles with resident permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Permits are sold by the year at a cost of $50 per year.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 8/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for guests of residents’ limits parking to designated overnight lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information. Guests are required to have a visitor permit. See the Visitor Permit section for more information.
  • After-midnight parking for Resident permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban does not change and should remain in a Red resident-designated lot.
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please see the Electric Vehicles page.
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Graduate Assistant
$50

  • Graduate Assistant permits are restricted to University of Maine approved Graduate Assistants through the University of Maine Graduate School. 
  • Application and approval are required before a permit can be purchased, this paperwork can take upwards of a month in some cases. If your paperwork is still being processed and you need a permit please purchase a commuter or resident permit (depending on need) and when the paperwork goes through you can exchange for the updated GA permit at no cost. This listing is updated every Monday. 
  • These permits are valid in designated Blue and Black lots.
  •  Vehicles with Graduate Assistant permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  •  If you are a Graduate Assistant living on campus please see us for an additional sticker to allow for Red lot parking privileges. 
  • Permits are sold by the year at a cost of $50 per year.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 8/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for Faculty/Staff permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information. Qualified holders of “Overnight Parking Pass” are entitled to limited exemption to the Winter Parking Ban.
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please visit the Electric Vehicles page.
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Faculty & Staff Permits

Faculty & Staff
$35

  • Faculty/Staff permits are restricted to University of Maine Faculty and Staff members.
  • These permits are valid in designated Faculty/Staff parking areas only (all Blue and Black lots).
  • Vehicles with Faculty/Staff permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Permits are sold by the year for $35* per year. *The University will honor its collective bargaining obligations.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 12/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for Faculty/Staff permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information. Qualified holders of “Overnight Parking Pass” are entitled to limited exemption to the Winter Parking Ban.
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please visit the Electric Vehicle page.
Order a Faculty/Staff Permit

Carpool
Free for eligible Faculty/Staff

  • Carpool permits are restricted to eligible faculty/staff who are carpooling together with at least two individuals.
  • An application is required.
  • These permits are valid in designated Carpool parking spaces that are assigned. When not carpooling, the permit is valid in both Blue and Black lots the same as a Faculty/Staff permit. Permits expire on 12/31 of each year.
  • Vehicles with carpool permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures. One permit is allowed per carpool group.
  • After-midnight parking for Carpool permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight parking lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.

See the Carpool Page for more information and the application.

Electric Vehicle
$200

  • Electric Vehicle permits are restricted to eligible faculty/staff, and resident students who own an electric vehicle. Please see the Electric Vehicle page for vehicle requirements, disclaimers, and more information.
  • Permits are limited by availability. Contact the Parking Office to secure your space.
  • Permission and allocation of a designated space is required. 
  • Parking spaces that are assigned. When not driving an electric vehicle, the owner must park in their designated lot. Faculty/Staff (blue or black).
  • Vehicles with Electric Vehicle permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • After-midnight parking for Electric Vehicle permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight parking lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.
  • Once approved these permits can be purchased in person at the Parking Office.
  • Permits are sold by the year for $200 per year.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 12/31 of each year.

Once approved see the Parking Office to purchase.

Gold Card
Free for eligible
retired faculty/staff

  • The Gold Card permits are restricted to Gold Card holders. An application and acceptance from the President’s Office is required before a Gold Card will be issued.
  • Vehicles with Gold Card permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • These permits are valid in designated Faculty/Staff parking areas only (all Blue and Black lots).
  • After-midnight parking for Gold Card permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.
  • Gold Cards are free of charge after the application and the approval process via the President’s Office.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 12/31 of each year.
  • For Gold Card eligibility requirements, please visit: https://umaine.edu/retirees/gold-card/eligibility/.

Once approved visit the Parking Office to purchase.

Visitor Permits

Visitor
$50

  • Visitor permits are restricted to eligible visitors to campus.
  • These permits are valid in designated commuter parking areas only (Black lots)
  • Vehicles with visitor permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Permits are sold by the year at a cost of $50 per year.
  • One permit is allowed per person.
  • Permits expire on 8/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for visitor permits holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight parking lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please see the Electric Vehicles page.

Visitor permits must be purchased in person at the Parking Office.

20 for $20

For visitors who do not need an annual pass, we offer packs of 20 one-day parking permits for $20 to be used in Black signed lots.

These may be convenient for:

  • Regular visitors who don’t want to get a permit each visit,
  • Those who have regular meetings on campus,
  • The commuter student who visits campus on rare occasions,
  • The commuter student who takes classes just one semester, etc.

These permits are valid for one day at a time and must be purchased in person at the Parking Office.

Temporary Day Pass
Free

A Temporary Day Pass can be obtained at:

  • The Parking and Transportation Services Office is located at – 5702 DTAV Community Building (138 Rangeley Road), across from the UCU on Rangeley Road. Year-long permits are also available to purchase at this location. (Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • The Buchanan Alumni House – 160 College Ave. (Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Request a printable version via email to um.parkingservices@maine.edu (allow 24-48 hours for a response).
  • If you are bringing an Electric Vehicle, please see the Electric Vehicles page.
  • Please visit the Athletics & Tailgating information page for information regarding UMaine athletic events.
  • Create a Guest Login and obtain up to 3 free day passes per semester. You will create a unique login/password during this process and a temporary day pass will be available to print once completed. Click the ‘guest login’ button below to start.
guest login

Vendor/Contractor
$50

  • All Vendors & Contractors working long-term or temporarily at UMaine are required to have a parking permit. View your options & secure your permit here!
  • Vendor permits are restricted to vendors, contractors, and other companies working on or for the University of Maine.
  • These permits are valid in designated Faculty/Staff parking areas (all Blue and Black lots), 30-minute Loading Zone, and Service Vehicle designated areas.
  • Vehicles with Faculty/Staff permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Permits are sold by the year at a cost of $50 per year. All Vendor permits must be purchased in person at the Parking Office. One permit is allowed per person. Permits expire on 12/31 of each year.
  • After-midnight parking for Vendor permit holders during the Winter Parking Ban limits parking to designated overnight lots: College Ave South, and the black section of Bridge Tennis Courts. See the Winter Parking Ban for more information.

Vendor/Contractor permits must be purchased in person.

Rec Center
Parking Permits

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All New Balance Recreation Center visitors must have a parking permit to park in the Rec Center lot.

Full Members:

  • Shall receive a free permit (orange) to park in the Rec Center Parking Area. This free “Rec Center Parking Permit” is a benefit of full membership.
  • This permit is valid only in the stated parking area (NOT in the red-signed Hilltop Lot), and is valid only for a 4-hour maximum visit.
  • *This permit can be obtained at the Rec Center front desk.

30-Day Pass holders, and other non-members passes who are enrolled in programs:

  • The Rec Center Parking Permit (orange) may be purchased at the Rec Center front desk for $10 per semester or $30 per year. This permit is valid only in the stated parking area (NOT in the red-signed Hilltop Lot), and is valid only for a 4-hour maximum visit. Cost $30.00 for one year.
  • A visitor parking permit can be purchased at Parking Services for $50, which is valid in black parking lots, visitor spaces and the Rec Center parking lot (with a 4-hr limit). These permits are sold by year and valid 8/31 – 8/31 the following year.
  • *This permit can be obtained at the Rec Center front desk.

Day Pass users:

  • A visitor parking permit can be purchased at Parking Services for $50, which is valid in black parking lots, visitor spaces and the Rec Center parking lot (with a 4-hr limit). These permits are sold by year and valid 8/31 – 8/31 the following year.
  • A day pass can be obtained at the Rec Center front desk. This pass is valid for one day only on the date of the day pass purchase.

Special Permits

Accessible (ADA) Permit

  • All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to have a valid University of Maine Parking Permit.
  • To park in an accessible space, an individual must also have a state-issued accessible permit/placard or plate.
  • Those 2 permits together, allow parking in any valid University of Maine student, faculty/staff, commuter, or visitor-accessible parking space. The State-issued accessible permit/placard should be displayed facing the window from the mirror and the University of Maine permit should be displayed facing the driver so that the numbers can be read by a Parking Enforcement Officer.
  • Failure to have both permits displayed are subject to enforcement procedures.
  • Vehicles with accessible permits parked in areas designated for other permit categories are subject to enforcement procedures. Examples include parking in Service Vehicle Spaces, Carpool and Loading Zones.
  • A temporary 7-day Accessible parking pass can be obtained at the Parking Office. These permits cannot be extended or renewed. The permit gives the individual time to go through the State of Maine if a permit is required past 7 days. Limited on one 7 day pass per calendar year.
  • Once signed the paperwork can be brought to the Bangor BMV and a placard can be issued that same day, mailing or faxing the paperwork could create a week long lead time for receiving the placard by mail.The Bangor BMV is located at 396 Griffin Road, Suite 202 Bangor, ME 04401, Tel: (207) 942-1319 Fax: (207) 945-0175.

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Motorcycle/Moped
$30

  • Motorcycle and Moped stickers are required for all motorcycles and mopeds parked on campus. 
  • Motorcycles and Mopeds can be parked in designated motorcycle and moped parking throughout campus as well as in any valid black standard parking space. 
  • Permits can be obtained for free if a vehicle hang-tag is already owned. Otherwise, they are $30 each. Permits expire on 8/31 of each year.

To obtain a motorcycle permit, please visit in person at the Parking Office in the DTAV Community Center (138 Rangeley Road, Orono).

Questions?

Email um.parkingservices@maine.edu