Moving Parking Permits
When making a move, it is important to find a location near the portal where to park the truck or trucks and eventually the lifting platform. To do this, in most cases we will occupy public roads, either in delimited parking areas or other spaces. In other cases, the vehicle may be parked in a privately owned area, in which case it is sufficient to have the express authorisation of the owner (usually the customer himself).
For the most common cases in which we will need to occupy the public road, it will be mandatory to notify the City Council of the municipality by means of an application for a parking permit for removals.
Parking permit for removals in Barcelona
Permission for a move in Barcelona must be requested at least 3 to 7 days in advance depending on the regulations of each town. In Barcelona city it is necessary to request it 5 working days in advance. We can usually apply online online, but there are still many towns in the province of Barcelona that require the procedure to be carried out in person. At Mudanzas Control we carry out telematic procedures at no added cost for our service.
Barcelona city
Currently (year 2025), to apply for a parking permit in Barcelona city it is necessary to pay a fee of 44.20 euros for municipal processing costs and a second variable fee for the occupation of public roads.
The first fee must be paid in advance in order to apply for the permit to occupy the Public Road, since if you do not attach the proof of payment, the permit is automatically denied.
In the case of the second rate, it is important to know that its cost is calculated according to the type of street, area of occupation, the hours needed and a municipal corrective factor. The Mudanzas Control advisors will offer you an approximate calculation prior to the move and once you have received the permit indicating this amount, we will send you a copy. Our management will always be free of charge, but the fees must be paid by the client.
The permit application process requires, in addition to proof of payment of the fee, the complete documentation of the vehicles with which the service will be carried out and the payment receipt corresponding to the civil liability insurance of the moving company. Once the procedure has been submitted, the district’s technical service will study its feasibility and will answer yes or negatively.
Permission revoked or denied
In the event of cancellation or denial of the application, the amount of the self-assessment paid (€43.99) will not be refunded, as it is understood that this cost must cover the work carried out by the municipal technician to attend to the application.
Moving Day
During the development of the work, the removal company must take care of the correct signage of the work area to avoid damage to passers-by. This includes both vehicle signage and passage areas.
Other common queries
Very common queries made by our customers refer to parking in loading and unloading areas, on bike lanes or on the pavement.
In the loading and unloading areas , parking is allowed free of charge for a maximum of thirty minutes. As a moving service usually requires more time, it will be necessary to apply for the moving permit.
It is strictly forbidden to park on bike lanes or on the pavement, and this regulation applies to any motor vehicle. In the case of sidewalks, permission can be requested for the placement of trailer-type lifting machines or portable lifts that are not mounted on a vehicle.
For more information you can visit the following link on the Barcelona City Council website: