Baltimore City Parking Authority

I’m always wary when it comes to city offices — I thought for sure if be waiting forever, or wouldn’t have the right paperwork, or something. Nope. Easy as pie, was in and out surprisingly quickly. Folks there were friendly and efficient. Free parking in the arena garage.

Pretty much seamless way to get parking permits issued in a timely manner with the right documentation. Nice folks to work with, usually great music (if one goes there on the day they’re playing the jazz station in the background on 88.3 FM — delightful!!).
See you all again soon when I need to get my permanent parking pass :)

Today I went with my wife Robin to get a parking permit to allow me to park on the street that we live on. I like the fact they enforce that rule, and we always have parking in front of our place. There was no line, a very nice man named Craig who works there, and explained the process to me. No once I get a license from Md, an inspection, and then go to DMV and get my car registered in MD. THEN take all above paperwork to the Parking Authority, and I will get a sticker for my car that is good for a year. Cool beans!!!

This place can either be a nightmare or actually decent — depending on when you come and how prepared you are.
You need to bring a copy of your lease (signed by all parties), car registration and your driver’s license. If your license doesn’t reflect your new address you’ll be given a temporary parking permit. You’ll then need to go to the MVA or use their online services to get a new license or a change of address card and then come back to get the actual sticker permit. BUT, if you’re a student or active military you can bypass this and just show proof (I pulled up an email with my acceptance letter to school and it worked). Your car registration also has to have your name on it, otherwise you’ll need to bring a notarized letter from the person who has their name on the registration.
I’d recommend going early in the morning to avoid a long wait. They open at 8 am and I showed up at 7:50 and there was already a line. They don’t accept cash here (???), so make sure you bring a card. There’s also a parking garage with the entrance on S. Howard St. that they validate the parking for. But be careful, because there are like 4 garages right around, so make sure you get in the right one otherwise you have to pay.

I have had some great experiences at the Baltimore City Parking Authority and I’ve had some pretty bad ones.
I’ve been in Baltimore for many years and know by now what to bring with me, what times to avoid, and how to get in and out of here quickly.
The last two times I’ve been I have had the same man assist me and each time I have been shocked with his approach. I completely understand that people come into the parking authority frustrated or get annoyed after having to wait a long time or get upset when they don’t have what they need and are told to return. However, the last two times I’ve been I have had everything I’ve needed and was in a great mood because I didn’t have to wait in line. Both times that great mood disappeared when I was belittled and talked down to.
I was floored by the way I was treated and completely caught off guard since I was nothing but kind and patient while my paperwork was being processed.
The treatment of this individual was unwarranted and uncalled for. I will wait in line for another employee to assist me next time and will gladly give up an hour to do so if it means avoiding this gentleman in particular.

for a city service.
Hands down the best.
I am always in and out, the customer service is nice, they do their best to work with you. When they cannot do what you need, they give suggestions on how to get it the next time…
The people who I see complain (while in there) are the people who do not read what they should bring with them.
3 years — never had one issue ever.