Beginning on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the following permits will be 

available for purchase in the Town Clerk's Office at the 

Marion Town House Annex, 14 Barnabas Road:

• Marion Resident Beach/Parking Permits

• Marion Resident Transfer Station Permits

• Marion Resident Guest Passes

• Marion Shellfish Licenses

They will no longer be available at the Harbormaster Building.

Marion Resident Beach / Parking Privilege Sticker and Guest Pass Requirements

Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers (for beaches and parking) will be available at a cost of $ 10 per sticker during the first week of January. Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers for residents over 70 years of age will receive ONE issued at no charge. Payment is to be made by cash or check made payable to the Town of Marion. Vehicle registrations will be required for every sticker and proof of residency** will be required if the Marion address is not on the registration. Stickers must be applied to the front, lower left corner of the driver's side windshield. Stickers are valid only for the vehicle to which they are issued and are not transferrable.

• The Beach/Parking Privilege Sticker is not valid at the Marion Transfer Station at Benson Brook Road. In order to access the Transfer Station a different sticker is required at a cost of $50 ($40 for residents over 70 and Military Veterans) and is valid from January 1 until December 31.
• Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers may be denied to any party who has neglected to pay taxes, fees, assessments, betterments, or other municipal charges for not less than a twelve-month period.
• Residents will be required to provide current vehicle registrations bearing a Marion address for every sticker obtained. If the Marion address is not on the registration (such as a lease vehicle or address has not been updated) then proof of residency must be provided.
• Residential property owners who are seasonal residents will be asked to provide their property tax bill, a valid driver's license, and current vehicle registration.
• Year-round and winter (9-month) renters will be required to provide a valid lease showing lease dates from landlords (and/or other proof of residency), as well as a current vehicle registration, for each sticker obtained.
• Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers will not be issued to Short-Term Renters. A Short-term Term Renter is defined as someone who rents a house for vacation purposes. A Short-Term Renter will be able to access Silvershell Beach, Island Wharf, Old Landing (excluding use of the boat ramp), and on-street parking with a Guest Pass that the Homeowner has purchased.
• Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers will not be issued to landowners unless a current building permit has been obtained.
• Replacement Stickers: Replacement Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers will be issued at no cost if the old sticker is returned to the town. If the old sticker is not returned a Replacement will be issued for the cost of the original sticker.
• Guest Passes: One per Marion residence may be purchased for the fee of $ 35, upon proof of residence, to the property owner only. Renters may not purchase the Guest Pass. The pass is transferable from vehicle to vehicle, must be displayed on the dashboard, and is not replaceable. The pass is valid from January 1st through December 31st. The pass is valid at Silvershell Beach, Island Wharf, Old Landing (excluding use of boat ramp), and for on-street parking. Pass is not valid at Planting Island Beach.
• Beach/Parking Privilege Stickers are available by mail. Please enclose a copy of your registration, proof of residency, and payment. A stamped, self-addressed envelope is required.

The proof of residency that will be accepted is a property tax bill, a utility bill, and/or a valid driver's license showing the Marion address.
Approved by Marion Board of Selectmen: October 6, 2009, Revised January 2010, Revised March 20, 2018, Revised December 3, 2019