DC Visitor Parking Permits: ParkDC Rules, Plate Matching, ANC Limits, and ROSA Warning
Last reviewed: June 28, 2026. This is practical information, not legal advice. Check DC DMV, DDOT, and ParkDC for current permit rules. DC visitor parking permits are useful, but they are also easy to misunderstand. A visitor permit can help with residential parking restrictions, but it does not erase every parking rule in DC and it does not solve ROSA issues for out-of-state vehicles. Quick Answer DC DMV says DDOT's ParkDC program combines the former annual visitor parking pass and temporary 15-day parking permits. Residents and visitors can request visitor parking permits through ParkDC, the mobile app, kiosks, or the DDOT call center. Before relying on a visitor permit, check three things: The license plate number on the permit must match the vehicle. The vehicle must be parked in the correct ANC. A visitor permit does not prevent ROSA warnings or tickets. What Changed With ParkDC? DC DMV says the ParkDC program combines the former annual visitor parking...