Bicycle and scooter registration with Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is REQUIRED for anyone who bikes or rides a scooter on campus, including students, faculty, and staff.
Registration is FREE and easy and can be completed online.
When registering, please provide:
- The manufacturer’s serial number
- Your UT EID
- Your current mailing address (so your permit is sent to the correct location)
Locating Your Bike's Serial Number
The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays. The diagram below indicates the five most common serial number locations. If you just can't find anything then you can either engrave your driver's license number (engravers are available through UTPD) or describe the bike the best you can when registering and maybe even take a picture with it to prove ownership.
The best chance at recovering a stolen bicycle is having a registered serial number. These numbers are used by police across the nation. You need the manufacturer's serial number to register your bicycle.
- underside of crank
- headset
- rear stays
- seat downtube next to crank
- top of crank
Stolen Bikes and Scooters
To report a stolen bike or scooter on campus please call UTPD at 512-471-4441 ext 9.
You will need the serial number/permit number, make, model, color, and last known location.
To report a stolen bike or scooter off campus please contact APD by calling 311.