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North Carolina Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of North Carolina.

In North Carolina, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 14’0″ high, 60’0″ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a North Carolina oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8'6
Legal Height:14'0
Legal Length:-Single unit: 40'0
-Vehicle combination: 60'0
-53'0 maximum
-No overall lenth limitation
-Allowed multiple items in line on 53'0 ft. trailer
-Trailers less than 53'0 ft. subject to fines
Legal Overhang Front:N/A
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:4'0
Legal Trailer Length:53’0
Legal Kingpin:41'0
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:38,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:N/A
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:38,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples:57,000 lbs.
Load Exemptions:-Pipes, poles, beams (length only): 85'0 long including up to 15'0 rear overhang
-Boat: 9'6 wide of less, must be on a legal trailer
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:Single Trip:
-Exceeding legal length, width, height, and weight: $12.00 for each dimension + $3.00 transmittal fee
Permit Fee/Overweight:-Exceeeding legal length, width, height
-Greater than 132,000 lbs: $12.00 + $3.00 per 1,000 lbs + $3.00 transmittal fee
Superload Fees:$12.00 + $3.00 transmittal fee + Non-refundable application fee of $100.00
-Payable when an application is submitted for review
-17'0 wide or greater
-16/0 high or greater
No fee is charged
- Less than 17'0 wide
-Less than 16'0 high
-Without weight, unless:
17'0 wide or greater
16'0 high or greater
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:-Oversize Only: $185.00
-Oversize/Overweight: $185.00
-Self-Propelled/Special Mobile Equipment: $185.00
-Mobile Home: $200.00
Additional Fees:N/A
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:888-574-6683
Email:
Status Phone:888-574-6683
Website:http://www.ncdot.gov/
Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 10 Days

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