The North Bergen Parking Authority (NBPA) has upgraded to make all parking permits virtual so drivers can quickly and easily register their vehicles at a new Permit Portal located on the NBPA website. In addition, they launched the new ParkVantage mobile app, which allows shoppers and other visitors to the township’s commercial areas to purchase parking by credit or debit card without needing to carry change.

Permit Portal details:

Through the use of new license plate reading technology, all residential and visitor permits are now virtual. Users upload a picture of their driver’s license and vehicle registration from any computer, mobile phone, or tablet to the new Permit Portal. Parking permit confirmations are delivered via email. Rates have not changed.

Any car parked in a residential zone for more than three hours must be registered with the NBPA. All current residential parking permit holders are already pre-registered. Daily visitor parking permits are also now available online for guests who will be parking in a residential zone for more than three hours. Each virtual daily permit allows a visitor to park in a residential zone for 24 hours, with no tag required.

Virtual residential and visitor permits are still available over the counter during office hours. Visit the NBPA website for permit requirements. For anyone without internet access or after office hours, pay stations are still available.

Note that the new online system was released earlier than anticipated in order to provide a safe way to obtain permits during the pandemic. The NBPA is working with the developer on further refining the program to eliminate certain requirements and make it even easier to use.

ParkVantage details:

People who use the ParkVantage app will be able to renew for longer-term parking, with a maximum of 6 hours instead of 3. There will be a small convenience fee on each transaction, and higher hourly rates will kick in after the first 3 hours. Traditional parking meters accepting change and metered pay stations accepting various forms of payment are still available for residents who prefer them.

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