RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15

February 10, 2012

Contact: Juan Melli

(201) 923-9583 or jmelli@hobokennj.org

RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15

To accommodate the strong demand for online permit renewals, the deadline for submitting documents to renew Resident parking permits has been extended from February 15 to March 15, 2012. Existing 2011 resident permits will be valid through March 31, 2012.

Residents who choose to renew their permit online may visit www.hobokennj.org/hpuonline. Initially, the online permit sale system will only sell Resident parking permits. During the next few weeks, additional products for residents, businesses and visitors will be added.

Online Permit System Overview

The online permit system involves a two-step process similar to renewals done in person or by mail. Step 1 requires creating an online account establishing residency. Step 2 requires applying for a particular permit (i.e. Resident parking permit) for a specific vehicle. Each step involves the review and approval of documents submitted by users. Documentation can be provided either by uploading (by scanning or with clear digital photographs) through the website, by mail, or in person. All documentation is reviewed by HPU Customer Service Representatives prior to approval.

At the moment, only Resident parking permits are available. Residents will soon have access to purchase other permits such as visitor permits, garage parking, and other products, while businesses will have access to business parking permits, merchant coupons, shop-and-park coupons, and other products. For some of these products, including visitor permits, no additional documentation will be required once the account type has been approved (Step 1). For others, including resident parking permits, the user will need to provide additional documentation, which must be reviewed and approved by Customer Service Representatives. Users will be able to establish business and other account types in the near future.