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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 length limitation
    • Allowed on all roadways
    • Allowed multiple items in line on 53’0 ft. trailer
      • Trailers greater than 53’0 ft. are
        subject to fines
Legal Overhang Rear:4'0
Legal Trailer Length:53’0
Legal Kingpin:41'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:38,000 lbs.
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
  • Boats
    • 9’6 wide or less
      • Must be loaded on a legal trailer
Notes:
  • Must be requested time of initial permit
    request
  • Must be transporting the same
    item/commodity
  • Return trip must be completed within the
    validation of the permit.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:
  • Exceeding legal length, width, height and
    weight
    • $12.00 for each dimension + $3.00
      transmittal fee
Permit Fee/Overweight:
  • Exceeding 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)+ $100.00 non-refundable application fee
  • Non-refundable application fee
    • $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
        • unless 16’0 high or greater
Annual Fees:
  • Oversize Only
    • $185.00
  • Oversize/Overweight
    • $185.00
  • Self-Propelled/Special Mobile Equipment
    • $185.00
  • Mobile Home
    • $200.00
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:888-574-6683
Fax:919-733-4740
Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://www.ncdot.gov/

Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 10 Days

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