Revenue Services is temporarily located on the ground floor of the Development and Building Services Centre at 515 West 10th Avenue while renovations are in process at the City Hall location.
As of January 1, 2024, the commercial vehicle permit program changed. Learn more about the new benefits
City of Vancouver commercial vehicle decals are valid:
- January 1 to December 31
- Within the boundaries of the City of Vancouver
We offer commercial vehicle permits to make it easier for businesses to move goods by providing benefits like stopping in on-street commercial loading zones and lanes.
Get access to the benefits and avoid being ticketed by getting a commercial vehicle decal when you purchase a permit.
If your vehicle has no permanent signage that clearly identifies your company name, you will also need to purchase a commercial vehicle licence plate. The licence plate and decal must be displayed on your vehicle.
Benefits of a commercial decal and licence plate in Vancouver
As of January 1, 2024, those who hold a valid commercial vehicle decal and licence plate (if required) can:
- Stop in commercial loading zones and lanes for up to 30 minutes to load or unload materials.
- Use a pay parking space for free until 11am on any day, unless other regulatory signage prohibits stopping.
- Stop in passenger zones for up to 30 minutes (before noon) while loading or unloading goods or materials.
- Park in residential permit parking and resident parking only zones for up to 3 hours to load or unload materials or to provide services between 7am and 6pm, any day of the week, for $3 per hour.
Information icon Commercial vehicle permit holders must use PayByPhone and use the location code 41968 to pay for parking in residential permit parking and resident parking only zones. There is no cash or in-person option.
Information icon It can take up to 5 business days after purchasing a decal to have access to this benefit as the licence plate must be registered to PayByPhone.
Information icon Commercial decals are only valid on public and on-street commercial loading zones and lanes. Rules for off-road areas and private lots are still enforced.
Application process
Commercial decals and licence plates (if required) can now be purchased for the next year as of November 18, 2024, using the instructions below.
Magnetic signage is unsuitable.Fees
Annual fees for decals are based on gross vehicle weight. If your vehicle needs a licence plate, there is an additional annual fee. The fees are set for decals and licence plates in the Street and Traffic By-law 2849 PDF file (797 KB).
Displaying your decal and licence plate correctly
- Decals: Affix on your front window just below the rearview mirror
- Licence plates: Securely fasten to the front of your vehicle, or display on your dashboard
Decals and licence plates must be visible from the exterior of your vehicle.
Managing your licence
Need to park on the Granville Mall?
Granville Mall commercial parking permit
Access and parking along Granville Street between Hastings and Smithe streets—the Granville Mall area—is not open to general vehicular traffic. Find out if you need a Granville Mall permit to access and park here.
Contact Revenue Services
Location
Revenue Services
Ground floor, Development and Building Services Centre
515 W 10th Avenue
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm
Closed holidays
Fax: 604-873-7142
Relevant by-laws
You must licence your commercial vehicle to comply with these regulations.