Adelaide Central Market vehicle permit

To be eligible for a Central Market Vehicle Permit you must be either a Central Market stall holder or a non-Central Market stall holder (i.e. a supplier) and meet the criteria below.

Approval for both Central Market Stall holders and suppliers to teh Central Market must be granted by the Central Market Authority (ACMA)

Central Market stall holders:

• maximum three (3) vehicles per permit (if one of the vehicles is a forklift, a second permit decal can be provided)
• Central Market stall holders will be issued with a 60 Minute Permit for commercial vehicles only
• Central Market permit holders do not need to provide proof of ownership of a vehicle.

Non-Central Market stall holders:

• suppliers will be issued with a 30 Minute Permit

Please contact the Adelaide Central Market Authority directly on 8203 7494 to discuss a new permit.

Once issued, a permit is subject to certain rules and conditions.

Read the full Adelaide Central Market vehicle permit conditions.

Tip: why not download them and keep a copy handy in the vehicle!

Permits for Central Market vehicles cover the 12-month period from 1 August to 31 July. 

With the new Market Square opening in the coming months, the anticipated increase in vehicles and loading requirements has necessitated a review of the permit process and eligibility criteria. 

You will be required to submit additional information as part of your 2026/2027 permit application.

The fees for Central Market Vehicle permits can be found in the City of Adelaide’s fees and charges schedule. Search for the term "Central Market parking".

Before you start, please have the following handy as you will need to submit:

• the details for each vehicle including registration number, make, model, weight (number of axles, class)
• number of Adelaide Central Market traders you deliver to
• whether you deliver to other businesses within the precinct
• frequency of deliveries (day per week)
• typical delivery times 
• if you hold an existing Central Market vehicle permit please provide the permit number (this should be in the following format: R/Number/YEAR///XXXX) 

If you are unsure of your eligibility please contact the Adelaide Central Market Authority to find out more.

If your application is approved, an invoice will be sent for payment. Once payment has been received, your permit will be available to collect from the Adelaide Central Market customer service desk.

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