Who issues oversize/overweight permits in New Jersey?

NJDOT — Motor Carrier and Commercial Vehicle Services issues OS/OW permits in New Jersey. Applications are submitted through the official portal.

When is a route survey required in New Jersey?

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 14' — route survey required Height exceeds 14' — route survey required

How far in advance should I apply for a permit in New Jersey?

Plan for a lead time of approximately 5 business days before your move date.

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New Jersey OS/OW Permit Requirements

United States · NJDOT — Motor Carrier and Commercial Vehicle Services

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

Lead time

5 business days

Base fee

$15 single-trip; $300 annual

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 14' — route survey required
Height
Height exceeds 14' — route survey required

Fee notes

Single-trip $15 base. Annual $300. Overweight $10–$500 by tier. Superload (>14 ft wide, >120,000 lbs) requires NJDOT engineering review at $500+.

Official resources

Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with NJDOT — Motor Carrier and Commercial Vehicle Services.

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