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

Types of Permits Available Online

Single Trip

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

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

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.

• 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.

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.