Hauling Permits

What is a Hauling Permit?

A hauling permit is a document that authorizes movement of overweight and/or overdimensional vehicle configurations over the state highway system. Each permit contains routing information, travel regulations and safety requirements.

Eligibility

To qualify for a hauling permit your vehicle configuration must be:

• reduced to its smallest dimensions possible, and
• still exceed legal length, width, height, or weight limitations.

You can not create an over-dimensional or overweight situation by hauling or towing multiple items.

When is a Hauling Permit Required?

If your vehicle configuration is reduced to its smallest dimensions possible and still exceeds the maximum limitations identified below, you must obtain a hauling permit prior to traveling over Virginia's highways. This table displays configurations and maximum dimensions for vehicles before a hauling permit is required.

When is a Hauling Permit Required?

Dimension	Limitation
Height	13 feet 6 inches
Width	8 feet 6 inches
Length	40 feet for Motorized Vehicles other than Buses or Motor Homes
Length	48 feet for Trailers (53 foot trailers are allowed on interstate system)
Length	65 feet for Vehicle/Trailer Combination
Overhang	4 feet - Rear  3 feet - Front
Weight	20,000 pounds - Single Axle
Weight	34,000 pounds - Tandem Axle

Legal Limit Weight Allowances - Gross/Axle Group Weight

Types of Permits Available Online

Single Trip
One move between origin and destination
Cost: $12
Note: A mileage fee of ten cents per mile is added if overweight or if the vehicle configuration can not be licensed in Virginia. Mobile homes and Manufactured housing will pay a flat fee of $1.00 in lieu of the ten cents per mile fee.

Blanket
Multiple moves over a specified period of time.
Cost: $45 for one year; $85 for two years
Note: A mileage fee of $40 per year per year is added if overweight or if the vehicle configuration can not be licensed in Virginia (Mobile homes and Manufactured homes included).

VDOT Structure Exclusion List
This link is provided to you, the customer, and gives you access to the most current VDOT Structure Exclusion List. Please download the VDOT Structure Exclusion List that is referenced in your Virginia Blanket Hauling Permit. Failure to have the most recent list or wrong Structure Exclusion List attached to your Virginia Blanket Hauling Permit will invalidate your permit.

• N1R
• N2R
• N3R
• N4R
• N5R
• N6R
• N7R
• N8R
• N45T

Superload
The overall size and or weight of the vehicle configuration requires research and analysis.
Cost: $12.00
Note: A mileage fee of ten cents per mile is added if overweight or if the vehicle configuration can not be licensed in Virginia. A $4.00 per structure/bridge research fee is added. Interstate only moves count as one structure/bridge

Exempt Permits

Various types of permits available to specific commodities or services.

Office Location
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Hauling Permit Section
2300 West Broad Street
Sixth Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Mailing Address
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Hauling Permit Section
P.O. Box 23260
Sixth Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Phone
General inquiries and information: (804) 497-7135
Single Trip Permit via phone: (804) 786-2787

Fax
Fax your permit application, letter of variance or any other attachments to your application to: (804) 367-0063

Website Feedback:
Ask a question, report a bug or send comments about VAHPS to:haulingpermit@dmv.virginia.gov

Payment options:

• Check
• Credit Card (Mastercard, Visa, & American Express)
• Money Order
• Cash (in person at 2300 W. Broad Street)

Permits may be obtained in person at DMV Headquarters, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond Va., Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.