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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950127-04-000531
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040525
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040525

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STANDARD PARKING CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001059262
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-AUTO RENTAL & LEASING (NO DRIVERS) [7510]
		IRS NUMBER:				161171179
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		900 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60611-1542
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2185220700

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	APCOA STANDARD PARKING INC /DE/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20011126

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	APCOA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980407

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Holten John V
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001291323

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-50437
		FILM NUMBER:		04830877

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(203)422-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		545 STEAMBOAT RD.
		CITY:			GREENWICH
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06830

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Holten John
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040521
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    <schemaVersion>X0202</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2004-05-25</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0001059262</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>STANDARD PARKING CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>STAN</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001291323</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Holten John V</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>545 STEAMBOAT ROAD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>GREENWICH,</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CT</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>06830</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>Chairman</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>26.30</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Trustee of The JVH Descendants' 2001 Trust</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Series C Redeemable Preferred Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>31.9008</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Trustee of The JVH Descendants' 2001 Trust</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>18% Senior Convertible redeemable Series D Preferred Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>500.00</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Trustee of The JVH Descendants' 2001 Trust</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">The reporting person beneficially owns 26.3 shares of the common stock. The reporting person is the Trustee of The JVH
Descendants' 2001 Trust, a New York Trust (the &quot;Trust&quot;), which is for the benefit of the reporting person's children. The
Trust indirectly owns the 26.3 shares of common stock. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these
securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the
securities for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The reporting person beneficially owns 31.9008 shares of Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock These Series C
Preferred Stock are directly and indirectly held by the Trust, which is for the benefit of the reporting person's children.
The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission
that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The reporting person beneficially owns 500 shares of 18% Senior Convertible Redeemable Series D Preferred Stock. These
Series D Preferred Shares are indirectly held by the Trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these
securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the
securities for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ John V. Holten</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-05-25</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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