Valet Parking Operator permit (Police Commission) + LADOT valet zone: Los Angeles restaurant guide
LA Police Commission / LADOT
What it is
Valet parking in the City requires a Board of Police Commissioners Valet Parking Operation permit (master permit plus "Add Location"), permits for attendants, and — if cars are staged at the curb — an LADOT valet zone.
When a restaurant needs it
Offering valet parking at your restaurant (through your own staff or a valet company).
How to apply
Download the Valet Parking (Master / Add Location) application, email the completed packet to pcpermitapplications@lapd.online, attend the in-person appointment, pay fees at the Office of Finance and complete the background investigation; apply to LADOT for a curbside valet zone.
Documents you’ll need
- Valet Parking Operation application
- Valet company's existing master permit (if using a contractor)
- Insurance
- Off-street parking lot agreement
- LADOT Valet Zone application
Good to know
Most restaurants hire a valet company that already holds the master permit and simply adds your location — ask for the permit number before signing.
Official source
LAPD — Police Commission permit applications (Valet Parking) · LAPD — how to apply for a Police Commission permit
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.