WSDOT's online permitting program is a new web based program available using the Internet and require Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer.

Self-issued permits are only allowed for your company, and transactions are only completed by Visa or MasterCard. Self-issuers are only allowed to add or delete fleet vehicles or change plate numbers.

When authorized, self-issuers are given a login and password to gain secure access to the online permitting program.

Available Self-Issue Permits

Initially self issuing companies will be limited to the following types of permits:

• Department of Licensing trip permits and fuel permits (3 day)
  
• Single Trailer permit allowing for a divisible load carried on a semi-trailer up to 56 ft (30 day)
  
• Double Trailer permit allowing for a divisible load carried on a set of double trailers up to 68 ft. (30 day)
  
• 61 ft. non-divisible load on a semi trailer with a rear overhang not to exceed 15 ft. (30 day)
  
• Non-divisible dimensional permits 14 ft. wide, 15 ft., and/or 125 trailer/load length (30 day)
  
• Monthly Manufactured Home Permits with dimension envelope of 15 ft. high, 15ft. wide (including a 12" eve) and trailer length not to exceed 75 feet (30 day)
  
• Empty Apple Bins permits height up to but not to exceed 15 ft. high
  
• Hay Bales permits height up to be not to exceed 15 ft. high
  
• Log Tolerance permits weights different axle spacing weights other than specified on legal weight chart for 3-axle log truck pulling 2-axle pole trailer
  
• Fixed load single unit permit for limited excess weight (30 day periods only)
  
• Oversize/weight Tractor Trailer – Single Trip - This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with an oversize and or overweight non-divisible load. An axle spacing report is required to issue this permit. This is limited to Tractor/Semi trailer combinations. (Jeeps and boosters are considered part of the semi trailer).
  

After an evaluation period, the Administrator may authorize other types of self-issued permits. 

Self-issuing companies will only have the ability to access report of permits issued from their office. The self-issuing company can set report periods when accessing reports. Issuing permits will be available through the internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will be the responsibility of the carrier to check road restrictions prior to moving oversize loads. It is also the responsibility of the carrier to know and follow the rules and regulations related to oversize loads.


If you are interested in self-issuing permits listed above:

• Go to the Permit Program login screen
• Click on "Request for Authorization for Self-Issuing"
• Fill out the form
• Read and print the agreement
• Indicate you have read and understand the agreement
• Click on "Accept and Sign Up"

Trip Permit - 3 day Permit

This permit provides Washington State Licensing for three consecutive days to a vehicle in lieu of regular licensing. This allows 40,000 lbs. for single vehicle and 80,000 lbs. for combination vehicles. No more than three permits are allowed in a 30 day period. 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 and are 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

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Fuel Permit - 3 Day Permit (Department of Licensing Permit)

A fuel permit is required upon entering the State of Washington if the vehicle is diesel powered and over 26,000 lbs.

Fee: $30.00

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Single Trailer- Monthly and Annual

Legal semi-trailer length is 53 feet. This permit allows for semi-trailer/load up to 56 ft measured from front of trailer or load to the rear of the trailer or load whichever is longer. Load may be divisible or non-divisible. This permit is exempt from:

• Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
• Oversize sign requirements
• Night-time travel restrictions
• Winter restrictions prohibiting permitted movement when traction tires/devices/ chains are advised, recommended or required but must obey chain requirements

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Double Trailers - Monthly and Annual:

Double trailer legal length is 61 feet. This permit allows up to 68 feet measured from front of first trailer or load to the end of the last trailer or load whichever is longer. The load may be divisible or non-divisible. This permit is exempt from:

• Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
• Oversize sign requirements
• Night-time travel restrictions
• Winter restrictions prohibiting permitted movement when traction tires/devices/chains are advised, recommended or required but must obey chain requirements.

61 Foot Non Divisible Load - Monthly and Annual

This permit allows a semi trailer to haul a non-divisible load up to 61 feet measured from the front of the load to the rear of the load. The rear overhang cannot exceed 15 feet measured from the rear trailer axle. This permit is exempt from:

• Commuter hour and holiday restrictions
• Oversize sign requirements
• Night-time travel requirements
• Winter restrictions prohibiting permitted movement when traction tires/devices/chains are advised, recommended or required but must obey chain requirements.

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Manufactured Home - Monthly and Annual

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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Empty Apple Bins & Hay Bales - Monthly or Annual

This permit allows for the hauling of empty apple bins up to 15 feet high. This permit can be used in conjunction with the double trailer permit. These permits are not exempt from restrictions. Oversize signs are required. Routes do not guarantee height clearance.

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Log Tolerance

The purpose is to allow the combination to haul short logs and receive a variance from the legal weight chart.

• Only valid for 3 axle truck and 2 axle pole trailer combinations
• For the hauling of unprocessed logs only
• Maximum gross weight not to exceed 74,800 lbs.
• Maximum gross tandem weight not to exceed 33,600 lbs.
• Minimum overall wheelbase of 37 feet

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Non-Divisible (over dimensional only) - Monthly or Annual

May be permitted for dimensions up to 14 feet wide and/or height of 15 feet and/or 125 trailer / load length.

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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.

Fees:  $70.00 per Month             Three Axle
            $90.00 per Month             Four Axle

Reference:  WAC 468-38-075
                 RCW 46.44.0941; 46.44.080

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Oversize/Overweight – Tractor Trailer – Single Trip

This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with an oversize and or overweight non-divisible load. An axle spacing report is required to issue this permit. This is limited to Tractor/Semi trailer combinations. (Jeeps and boosters are considered part of the semi trailer).

Limitations:

• Height 16 ft.
• Width 16 ft.
• Trailer/load length 125 ft.
• Weight 200,000 lbs.

The fees are the same as an oversize/overweight load issued by a WSDOT office or agent.

• Dimension only loads $10.00 per trip, up to 3 days
Dimension and weight Fee Schedule below (fee for dimension not change)

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
80,000-84,999		2.82
85,000-89,999		3.17
90,000-94,999		3.52
95,000-99,000		3.87

* 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. Indicate on permit if only overaxle weight.
Fees: Fees are computed for overaxle permits by using the Overweight Fee Schedule

Reference: RCW 46.44.030, 46.44.034

WAC 468-38-075