# Permit Switch

<p class="callout info">This article describes the administrative tool for performing permit switches and moves. This feature provides two distinct functions: swapping permit assignments between two permits, and moving a permit from one user to another. This tool is essential for managing changes in user parking assignments or handling permit transfers. This guide is intended for OPSCOM administrators.</p>

### Using this Feature

The tool offers two primary functions which are detailed below. This feature is a standard administrative tool and does not require any specific configuration to use. Its functionality relies on existing user and permit data.

##### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Swapping Permits </span>

This process is used to exchange permit assignments. This can be between two users, or for moving one user to a different, vacant permit.

- Select the lot and permit number for the first permit in the **Current Permit** fields.
- Select the lot and permit number for the second permit in the **New Permit Lot** fields. Permits already assigned to other users will be highlighted and display the owner's name.
- Click the **Switch two permits** button.
- On the confirmation screen, review the price difference and select either the **Full Price** or **Prorated Price** radio button.
- Enter a mandatory **Reason for Action**.
- Click the **Switch User Permit** button to finalize the swap.

##### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Moving a Permit from One User to Another</span>

This process transfers ownership of a specific permit from one user to another.

- In the first user search field, find and **Select** the user who currently holds the permit. A list of their assigned permits will be displayed.
- Select the permit you wish to move. A second user search field will appear.
- In the second search field, find the user who will be receiving the permit.
- Click the **Move Permit** button.
- Click **Ok** in the confirmation dialog to finalize the t<span class="citation-93 citation-end-93">ransfer.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span>
    
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### <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><span class="citation-92 citation-end-92">Best Practices &amp; Considerations<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"></sup></span></span>

<div _ngcontent-ng-c1390479486="" class="source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted" id="bkmrk-"><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"></span></div>- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Moving a permit from one user to another does not transfer any associated invoices.** The original user remains responsible for any outstanding payments on their account.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">When swapping permits with different values, **the system automatically calculates the price difference**, both at full and prorated rates. This difference will be applied as a charge or credit to the user's account upon confirmation.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Always enter a clear and concise Reason for Action when performing a switch.** This creates an important audit trail that can be reviewed in the permit's history, explaining why the administrative change was made.</span>