Who issues oversize/overweight permits in Vermont?

VTrans — Motor Carrier Division, Permit Office issues OS/OW permits in Vermont. Applications are submitted through the official portal.

When is a route survey required in Vermont?

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 Vermont?

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

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Vermont OS/OW Permit Requirements

United States · VTrans — Motor Carrier Division, Permit Office

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

Lead time

5 business days

Base fee

$25 single-trip; $200 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 $25 base. Annual $200. Bridge restrictions (Vermont has many posted bridges) trigger VTrans engineering review at $250+.

Official resources

Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with VTrans — Motor Carrier Division, Permit Office.

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