STATE PERMIT GUIDE

Virginia: plan the permit work.

Every field below says what FCC has verified against an official source and what it has not. A field marked Confirmation required is one FCC has not verified — it is not a requirement that does not exist, and it is never a zero.

Issuing authority: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Hauling Permits Section
Permit office: 804-786-2787
Checked by FCC: 10 of 22 fields verified, last on 2026-09-20

Plan a move through Virginia Official permit information ↗

Dimensions & weight

General loaded width: 102 in
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
General loaded height: 162 in
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
Configuration-specific length: 40 ft motorized vehicle other than buses/motor homes; 48 ft trailers, with 53 ft trailers allowed on interstate; 65 ft vehicle/trailer combination.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
Gross combination weight: Single axle 20,000 lb; tandem 34,000 lb; gross subject to legal axle-group tables.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
Axle / bridge / tire limits: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Load overhang: 4 ft rear / 3 ft front listed with 65 ft vehicle/trailer combination.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits

Permits & costs

Single-trip permit: Single Trip permit covers one move between origin and destination.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
Annual permit: General Blanket: $100 one year / $200 two years.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
Validity: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Published lead time: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Special / superload review: Superload permit category applies when overall size/weight requires research and analysis.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits
State permit fee: Single Trip $20; overweight/unlicensable configurations add $0.30/mile. Superload Single Trip $30 plus applicable mileage/structure/damage fees. Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.Verified 2026-09-20 · Hauling Permits

Escorts & markings

Pilot cars / escorts: Virginia requires certified escort vehicle operators for applicable overdimensional/overweight movements.
Read against the cited official page on 20 September 2026. Exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Escort Vehicle Driver Certification
Police escort: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Height pole: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Signs / flags / lights: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.

When and where to move

Travel hours: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Weekend movement: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Holiday movement: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Seasonal restrictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Weather restrictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Local / toll jurisdictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Virginia issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.

Requirements and fees can change. Final permits, routes and movement requirements are determined by the applicable issuing authorities. State permits may not cover local or toll roads.

Resource center

Plan the details

Ten guides, in the order the work happens.

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04Start here How to plan a multi-state oversize load One route, several permits, and the order to get them in. It is the one that matters most from where you are. Read the guide →

01Oversize & overweight permits: what shippers need to knowThe whole process end to end, in plain terms.02What makes a load oversize or overweight?The legal limits, and where your load sits against them.03How to measure an oversize load before requesting permitsWhere to measure from, and the figures the state asks for.04How to plan a multi-state oversize loadOne route, several permits, and the order to get them in.05Route surveys, bridge clearances and permitted routesWhen a survey is required, and who signs off on the route.06State permits vs city and local permitsWhat a state permit does not cover.07How oversize permit costs are calculatedWhat each state charges for, and how a total adds up.08Pilot cars and escorts: when are they required?The thresholds that trigger an escort, and what they cost.09Oversize load travel hours, weekends and holidaysWhen you can legally be on the road, and when you cannot.10What can make an oversize permit invalid?Changes that void a permit after it has been issued.