Department of Licensing trip permits and fuel permits (3 day)
Single trailer permits allowing for a divisible load carried on a semi-trailer up to 56 feet (30 day periods up to one year)
Double trailer permit allowing for a divisible load carried on a set of double trailers up to 68 feet (30 day periods up to one year)
Non-divisible dimensional permits 14 feet wide, 15 feet high, and/or 125 trailer/load length (30 day period)
Manufactured Home permits with dimension envelope of 15 feet high, 15 feet wide (include a 12 inch eave) and trailer length not to exceed 75 feet, including tounge length (30 day period up to one year)
Class B and C Tow truck permit for excess weight during towing operations (annual)
Empty Apple Bins and Hay Bales - permits height up to but not to exceed 15 feet (30 day periods up to one year)
Log Tolerance permits weights in excess of federal bridge formula for 3-axle log truck pulling 2-axle pole trailer (quarterly periods up to one year)
Fixed Load 3 or 4 Axle single unit permit for limited excess weight (30 day periods only)
Collection/Recycle 2 or 3 axle single unit permit for limited excess weight (annual)
Temporary Additional Tonnage (minimum of 5 days)
Farm Implements Annual
Oversize/Overweight Loads Single Trip Only
* NOTE: Permits are issued to the power unit
Trip Permit (temporary vehicle license)- 3 day Permit
This permit provides temporary vehicle Washington State Licensing for three consecutive days to a vehicle in lieu of regular licensing. The permit grants legal capacity up to 40,000 lbs. for a single vehicle and up to 80,000 lbs for combination vehicles. No more than three permits are allowed in a 30 day period per vehicle. Trip permits cannot be used in lieu of tonnage for a vehicle currently licensed in Washington but can be used to increase current valid tonnage.
Two axle vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 or less, currently licensed in another state, have reciprocity and are not required to license in Washington. Reciprocity also covers trailers that have current licensing in other states.
Fee: $25.00 per 3 day period
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Fuel Permit (in lieu of import/use special fuel tax) - 3 Day Permit
A fuel permit is required upon entering the State of Washington when a commercial vehicle (equipped with two axles with a GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds or a three-axle vehicle regardless of GVW) is powered, by special fuel, including but not limited to diesel or propane, and does not pay fuel tax under the International Fuel Tax agreement (IFTA).
Fee: $30.00 per 3 day period
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Single Trailer
Legal semi-trailer length is 53 feet. The permit allows semi-trailer/load length up to 56 feet, measured from the front of trailer or load to the rear of trailer or load whichever is longer. The load may be divisible or non-divisible. The vehicle operating under this permit is exempt from:
- Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
- Oversize sign requirements
- Night-time travel restrictions
- Winter restrictions when signs are posted as: “TRACTION ADVISORY/OVERSIZED VEHICLES PROHIBITED”. The vehicle combination is not exempt from chain requirements.
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$10.00 per 30 day period |
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$100.00 Annual |
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Double Trailers
Double trailer legal length is 61 feet. The permit allows double trailer length, with or without load, up to 68 feet, measured from the front of first trailer or load to the end of last trailer or load, whichever is longer. The load may be divisible or non-divisible. The vehicle operating under this permit is exempt from:
- Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
- Oversize sign requirements
- Night-time travel restrictions
- Winter restrictions when signs are posted as: “TRACTION ADVISORY/OVERSIZED VEHICLES PROHIBITED”. The vehicle combination is not exempt from chain requirements.
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$10.00 per 30 day period |
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$100.00 per year |
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Non Divisible Load (over dimensional only)-
The permit allows dimensions up to 14 feet wide and/or 15 feet high and/or 125 feet trailer/load length. Escort/pilot vehicles and/or local jurisdiction approvals may be required depending on actual dimensions of the move.
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$10.00 per 30 day period - Length Only |
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$20.00 per 30 day period - Height and/or width |
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$30.00 per 30 day period - Height and/or width plus length |
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Manufactured Mobile Home* 14X85 -- Limited to manufactured housing only
The permit is limited to manufactured/mobile homes not exceeding 14 feet high, 14 feet wide and 85 feet overall length (power unit and trailing unit).
The Manufactured/Mobile Home Map restricts the route for these movements
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*Note: A modular building transported on a licensed trailer is not considered a manufactured home and does not qualify for this permit type.
Manufactured/Mobile Home*
Maximum dimensions allowed: 15 feet wide (14 foot box with 12 inch eaves); 15 feet high; and trailer length of 75 feet including tonnage.
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$30.00 Monthly |
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$360.00 Annual |
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* Note: A modular building transported on a licensed trailer is not considered a manufactured home and does not qualify for this permit type.
Class B and C Tow Trucks
The permit allows very specific excess weight on the axles of the towing vehicle as well as the towed vehicle, depending on class of truck and method of towing. Specific circumstances are covered in WAC 468-38-265. A Class E truck may also be permitted if it has a Class B or C rating.
CHECK THE ROAD AND BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO MOVEMENT.
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$75.00 per year |
Class B |
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$150.00 per year |
Class C |
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Empty Apple Bins & Hay Bales
The permit allows for the transport of empty apple bins or hay bales* up to 15 feet high. The permit can be used in conjunction with the single or double trailer permit. These permits are not exempt from restrictions. Oversize Load signs are required. Routes do not guarantee height clearance.
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$20.00 per 30 day period |
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$240.00 per year |
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*Note: Transport of hay bales over legal height is restricted to a farmer/rancher transporting his own hay to his own livestock using his own equipment.
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Log Tolerance
The permit allows a 3-axle log truck and 2-axle pole trailer combination to haul short logs and receive a variance from the legal weight chart assuming the following:
- The combination transports unprocessed logs only
- Maximum combination gross weight must not exceed 74,800 lbs.
- Maximum gross tandem axle weight must not exceed 33,600 lbs.
- Minimum overall wheelbase not less than 37 feet
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$50.00 Annual (April 1 - March 31) |
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$37.50 Purchased after July 1 |
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$25.00 Purchased after October 1 |
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$12.50 Purchased after January 1 |
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Fixed Load 3 or 4 Axle - Monthly
This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with a weight that does not change such as cranes, cement pumping trucks and well drilling trucks. Fixed loads with 3 axles may be permitted up to 65,000 lbs. and fixed loads with 4 axles may be permitted up to 86,000 lbs. with appropriate wheelbases and tire sizes. An axle spacing report is required to issue a fixed load permit.
The legal capacity is what the unit is licensed for on the registration. Axle spacing report from Motor Carrier Services is required. Dimensions may be added to the permit without additional fees being charged.
CHECK THE ROAD AND BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO MOVEMENT.
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$70.00 per Month |
Three Axle |
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$90.00 per Month |
Four Axle |
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Refuse Collection/Recycle - (2 axle and 3 axle)
The permit allows municipal, or municipally contracted collection trucks, extra weight on the drive axles. The vehicle must have valid licensed tonnage to legal capacity.
A 2-axle refuse collection/recycle truck may be permitted up to 6,000 lbs. over legal axle weight or 26,000 lbs. total weight on a single drive axle.
A 3-axle refuse collection/recycle truck may be permitted up to 8,000 lbs. over legal axle weight or 42,000 lbs. total weight on a tandem drive axle.
The Restricted Bridge List must be checked before movement. This permit cannot be used on interstate highways.
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$42.00 per thousand pounds per year |
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CHECK THE ROAD AND BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO MOVEMENT.
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Temporary Additional Tonnage
The permit is used to increase the licensed weight of a vehicle, but not more than legal capacity. Before purchasing temporary additional tonnage the vehicle must be licensed to at least 40,000 pounds for solo units and 80,000 pounds for combinations. A vehicle Trip Permit may be used to increase licensed weight to the required 40,000 or 80,000 pounds to qualify for the Temporary Additional Tonnage Permit (additional tonnage may not be sold for periods greater than the period covered by the trip permits).
Temporary Additional Tonnage Fee Chart
Fee Rate: $2.80 per day for each 2,000 pounds
Minimum Permit : 5 Days
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Pounds |
| Days |
2000 |
4000 |
6000 |
8000 |
10000 |
12000 |
14000 |
16000 |
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5 |
$14 |
$28 |
$42 |
$56 |
$70 |
$84 |
$98 |
$112 |
| 6 |
17 |
34 |
50 |
67 |
84 |
101 |
118 |
134 |
| 7 |
20 |
39 |
59 |
78 |
98 |
118 |
137 |
157 |
| 8 |
22 |
45 |
67 |
90 |
112 |
134 |
157 |
179 |
| 9 |
25 |
50 |
76 |
101 |
126 |
151 |
176 |
202 |
| 10 |
28 |
56 |
84 |
112 |
140 |
168 |
196 |
224 |
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| Reference: |
RCW 46.44.095 |
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WAC 468-38-030 |
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Farm Implements
The permit allows a farmer or farm implement dealer to obtain an annual permit for implements (any device that directly affects the production of agricultural products) over 16 feet wide to under 20 feet wide, less than 45,000 pounds and having a combined length not to exceed 70 feet. The permit requires a letter from the farmer or implement dealer to Motor Carrier Services requesting an approval letter, which allows the permit to be issued for specific counties from any WSDOT permit office. For-hire carriers transporting farm implements do not qualify for this permit type. It is highly recommended that the referenced administrative code be reviewed due to the number of unique aspects to this permit type.
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Farmer |
$10.00 per quarter |
$25.00 per year |
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Dealer |
$25.00 per quarter |
$100.00 per year |
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Oversize/Overweight Loads
| Dimension only loads |
$10.00 per trip, up to 3 days |
| Dimension and weight |
Fee Schedule below (fee for dimension not change) |
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Overweight Fee Schedule |
Weight Over Total
Registered and weight |
Fee Per Mile
on State Highways |
| 1-9,999 |
.07 |
| 10,000-14,999 |
.14 |
| 15,000-19,999 |
.21 |
| 20,000-24,999 |
.28 |
| 25,000-29,999 |
.35 |
| 30,000-34,999 |
.49 |
| 35,000-39,999 |
..63 |
| 40,000-44,999 |
.79 |
| 45,000-49,999 |
.93 |
| 50,000-54,999 |
1.14 |
| 55,000-59,999 |
1.35 |
| 60,000-64,999 |
1.56 |
| 65,000-69,999 |
1.77 |
| 70,000-74,999 |
2.12 |
| 75,000-79,999 |
2.47 |
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80,000-84,999
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2.82 |
| 85,000-89,999 |
3.17 |
| 90,000-94,999 |
3.52 |
| 95,000-99,000 |
3.87 |
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* The fee for weights in excess of 100,000 pounds is $4.25 plus $0.50 for each 5,000 pounds increment or portion thereof exceeding 100,000 pounds.
Minimum fee is $14.00 |
Over axle - Mileage is necessary to compute fees. Specify over axle on application.
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Fees are computed for overaxle permits by using the Overweight Fee Schedule |
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Front and Rear Overhang
Permit required for front overhang, measured from factory installed bumper or front wheels, when overhang length exceeds 3 feet. Permit required for rear overhang, measured from the center of the rear axle, when the overhang length exceeds 15 feet.
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$10.00 per 30 day period |
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$120.00 per year |
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