• Oversize/Overweight Permit Unit


    Attention:

    Starting July 1, 2025 the North Carolina Department of Transportation Oversize/Overweight Permit Unit will no longer accept faxed permit applications.  Customers not already ordering permits through our online service will need to make preparations with their organization to create online accounts with PIMS (Permit Information Management System).  A PIMS Online Account Request Form can be found below under the General Information section.​ 


    General Assembly's House Bill 199 increased the Annual Oversize/Overweight General Commodity permit fee to $185.  This new fee will be applied to Annual General Commodity permits starting August 1, 2024.

    **This new fee does not apply to Manufactured Home or Frames for Manufactured Home annual permits.

    HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

    The Permit Office will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, 2025.​ Travel is authorized by prior issued permit. 


    ​​​Generally a permit is required if:

    • weight exceeds legal weight by NC law,
    • total width is over 8'6",
    • overall height is greater than 14',
    • a single vehicle is over 40' or vehicle combination is over 60' in length, or (Exception: truck tractor/53-foot semi-trailer combination with no overall length limitation is allowed on all roads).

    ​If you already have an account set up, click HERE to order a permit online.

    For general questions, please contact us at 1-888-221-8166 (toll free) or 919-814-3700 (local).
  • Permit Assistance

    For questions about Oversize/Overweight permits, please contact the unit directly:

    Phone:

    • Toll Free: 1-888-221-8166
    • Local: 919-814-3700

    Fax:

    • Toll Free: 1-888-222-8347
    • Local: 919-662-4320
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