This guide will show you how to request virtual parking permits for your department's visitors using the Visitor Parking Request (VPR) form. 

Overview

You must have a visitor parking requester account! Click here to request an account.

1. Submit a visitor parking request. 
2. UTAPS will approve your request and email you a unique permit link.
3. Forward the permit link to your visitor.
4. Your visitor will use the link to register their vehicle and activate their virtual parking permit.
5. Your visitor will receive a receipt email confirming their parking date and location.

Visitor Parking Requester Account

You must be approved as a visitor parking requester before you can access the visitor parking request form. Refer to IRT's Designated Requester page to determine who in your department can assist you with a CARS request.

To request visitor parking access:

1. Submit an OnBase CARS request
   1. Under the SA Role Request tab, select ADD under "Visitor Parking Entry" and "Visitor Parking Approval".
2. The CARS request form will be approved by the required authorities. 
3. UTAPS will confirm your approval.

Visitor Parking Requester Login

You must login to the parking portal using a special visitor parking link. 

To login to the parking portal and request visitor parking:

1. Click the Visitor Parking Request Permit link on your MySacState page.
2. Click the SacLink Login button.
3. Authenticate your SacLink account using Duo.

Permit Options

If you require parking for a large group, submit an event parking request.

Standard Permits

• 1 Day Employee Parking ($7) 
• 1 Week Employee Parking ($15)
• 2 Week Employee Parking ($30)
• 3 Week Employee Parking ($45)
• 4 Week Employee Parking ($60)

Waived-fee Permits

Visitors that meet the waived-fee criteria are eligible for student visitor permits paid by our All University Expense account. The following waived-fee permits are available:

• Employee (First Day/Last Day): This permit is for an employee's first day or last day working on campus. 
• Unpaid Guest Speaker: Visitors invited by faculty to speak in a class and not paid for their time. 
• Unpaid Volunteer: Persons volunteering their time without compensation. Volunteers working on campus more than 3 consecutive days must apply for a volunteer semester parking permit. 

Waived-fee parking permits also have the following requirements:

• The request must be for a maximum of 3 days. Anyone on campus more than 3 consecutive days is not considered a "visitor" and must use standard permit options.

• The visitor is not an enrolled Sac State student.
• The visitor is not a Sac State faculty or staff (active or retired).
• The visitor is not compensated in any way for their time on campus.
• The visitor is not a contractor, consultant, or vendor.
• The visitor is not a student or teacher attending a class, training, workshop, conference, or camp.

Anyone not meeting all the criteria above must pay parking fees. UTAPS may require official documentation proving the above criteria are met.

Special Permits

If your department has special permits available, they will be listed at the bottom of the permit selection drop-down. 

Instructions

Submit a Visitor Parking Request form

All visitor parking requests must be submitted by 3pm, the day before the parking needed date. We recommend purchasing coupon codes for any drop-in or last minute visitors.

1. Enter the Parking Needed Date. This is the date your visitor will park on campus. 
   1. If your permit is valid for more than 1 day, set this to the last day your visitor needs to park! This is so they can still activate their permit if they arrive a day late. 
2. Enter the Quantity Requested. This is the number of visitors. 
3. Select Permit Type. View Permit Options above for details on each permit type. 
4. Enter the Speedchart. This is the account we will charge. Waived-fee permits will not charge the account, but is still required for verification purposes.
5. Click Submit.
6. A green notification text box will display to confirm your request was submitted. You will receive an email notification once the request is approved by UTAPS.

UTAPS Approval

UTAPS will review your request and approve it if there are no errors. You will receive an approval email with a unique web link and instructions for your visitor. 

Your virtual parking permit is now available. To activate your permit follow these steps below. Those whom have created an account already or are a member of the Hornet community (skip step 1). You must have a Saclink or Guest Parking Portal account to possess a parking permit:

1. If you don't have an account, click here to create a guest account. Once you finish, click the visitor parking link provided and click (Guest Login).
2. (Have an account already but forgot your password, click here to reset your password.)
3. After clicking the link and selecting “Guest Login,” proceed through by selecting the start date and then entering in your license plate #.

Lastly, you will be prompted to the purchase section to finish the transaction. 

After you complete the permit checkout process, you will be emailed a receipt confirming the details of your virtual parking permit. You don't need to display a permit on your vehicle; your license plate is your parking permit. If you need assistance, email parking@csus.edu. 

Email Your Visitor

Email the unique web link and instructions to your visitor. 

Visitor Activates Their Permit

Your visitor will use the link to create a parking account, register their vehicle and activate the permit. They will receive a receipt with parking instructions.