Who issues oversize/overweight permits in Arizona?

ADOT — Motor Vehicle Division, Commercial Permits issues OS/OW permits in Arizona. Applications are submitted through the official portal.

When is a route survey required in Arizona?

Height exceeds 13'6" — oversize permit required Width exceeds 8'6" — oversize permit required Length exceeds 65' — oversize permit required Gross weight exceeds 80,000 lbs — overweight permit required Width exceeds 16' — route survey required Height exceeds 15' — route survey required

How far in advance should I apply for a permit in Arizona?

Plan for a lead time of approximately 3 business days before your move date.

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Arizona OS/OW Permit Requirements

United States · ADOT — Motor Vehicle Division, Commercial Permits

Everything heavy-haul carriers need to know before moving an oversize or overweight load through Arizona: survey triggers, fees, lead times and the official permit portal.

Lead time

3 business days

Base fee

$15 single-trip + mileage

Permit validity

Up to 5 days

Route survey triggers

Height
Height exceeds 13'6" — oversize permit required
Width
Width exceeds 8'6" — oversize permit required
Length
Length exceeds 65' — oversize permit required
Weight
Gross weight exceeds 80,000 lbs — overweight permit required
Width
Width exceeds 16' — route survey required
Height
Height exceeds 15' — route survey required

Fee notes

Single-trip $15 plus $0.06/mile for overweight. Annual permits from $360. Superloads (>14 ft wide, >250,000 lbs) require engineering review at ~$500–$2,000.

Official resources

Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with ADOT — Motor Vehicle Division, Commercial Permits.

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