Hangtag Guidelines

 Answers to Common Questions about Parking Tags

• Is my parking tag assigned?
  Confirm your tag assignment in MyPlattsburgh (AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION link from either the STUDENTS tab or EMPLOYEES tab) Remember, it takes 24-48 hours for UPD to process a tag, so it is important to preregister prior to parking on campus. 
• Where do I pick up a parking tag?
  • Students shall obtain specific parking tag instructions outlined in the Student Digest prior to arriving on campus as instructions may vary by semester. Generally, 
    • At the start of the fall session, UPD disburses assigned tags from the Angell College Center, main lobby, according to the schedule outlined in the Student Digest.
    • At the start of the spring session, UPD disburses assigned tags from University Police, Health Center, within 24-48 hours from the student completing all registration and payment requirements; or use the tag assigned in the fall for the spring session upon payment of the spring parking fee (PK). 
  • Faculty and staff shall receive assigned parking tags by interoffice mail to the full-time employee’s current campus address. UPD encourages employees to validate Banner addresses when registering, or follow change of address instructions. 
    • Service tags disburse to the employee’s supervisor when the employee meets all service tag qualifications.
    • Volunteer tags disburse to the department chair when a volunteer meets all certification requirements set forth by Human Resource Services.
  • Visitors: 
    • When visiting for less than 48 hours, obtain a day pass from UPD, Health Center, or Student Accounts, Kehoe 101, upon submission of a valid photo ID and vehicle registration. Visitor must be authorized by the invitee according to campus visitor requirements.
    • When visiting for longer than 48 hours) pick up a tag from UPD within 24-48 hours from completing a vehicle registration form. 
• Where do I display my parking tag?

  Hangtag must be readable when displayed from the vehicle rear view mirror or dash below mirror. A motorcycle sticker shall display from the left fork.

  Display tag within 48 hours of registering, or by the start of the new session. 

• How long is my parking tag valid?
  • Student parking tags are valid from the semester start date (or upon assignment) to the semester end date (or upon separation from college.) Students returning in the spring shall maintain the tag assigned in the fall session. All student tags must be renewed annually. Tag is not transferable.
  • Faculty/staff tags are valid October 1st (or upon assignment) to September 30th (or upon separation from college.) All employee tags renew annually in August. Tag is not transferable.
  • Visitor tags are valid according to the terms outlined on the day pass.
• Where do I update my vehicle registration?

  To update vehicle registration in MyPlattsburgh within 48 hours of a change in vehicle or address.

• How do I report a lost or stolen parking tag?

  To report a lost or stolen tag, refer to Missing Hangtag Affidavit and Guidelines. 

• How do I cancel an unwanted parking tag?

  Student may return an unwanted parking tag to UPD within five business days from tag assignment to receive a full refund. Thereafter, fees are nonrefundable upon cancellation of the vehicle registration.

  UPD Parking Office
  Student Health Center
  101 Broad Street
  Plattsburgh, NY 12901