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.

Hauling Permits Manual (DMV 234)

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.

Legal Limit Weight Allowances - Gross/Axle Group Weight

New Automated Routing Solution

This spring, DMV will offer an Automated Routing Solution (ARS) for approving and issuing hauling permits. ARS will reduce the permit issuance turnaround time and provide you with the ability to submit hauling permit applications electronically, self-issue certain types of hauling permits and receive most hauling permits in one day or less. System testing is currently underway; a statewide rollout of the ARS is planned for early spring.

In addition, the ARS will allow hauling permit customers to sign up for electronic funds transfers through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). The ACH provides two payment methods: ACH credit and ACH debit.

Types of Permits Available Online

• Single Trip

  Definition: One move between origin and destination
  Cost: $20
  
  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

  Definition: Multiple moves over a specified period of time.
  Cost: $100 for one year; $200 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 Lists for Blanket Permits

Please download the VDOT Structure Exclusion List that is referenced in your Virginia Blanket Hauling Permit.

• MP227
• 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: $30
  
  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 are available to specific commodities or services.

Obtaining a Permit In Person

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.

Contact Information

• 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)