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West Virginia OS/OW Permit Requirements

United States · WVDOT — Motor Carrier Division, Permit Office

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

Lead time
3 business days
Base fee
$20 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 15' — route survey required

Fee notes

Single-trip $20 base. Annual $200. Coal/heavy-haul overweight tiers add $20–$500. Superload requires WVDOH bridge analysis at $300+.

Official resources

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

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