An oversized trucking (transportation) permit is required anytime a vehicle and/or load exceeds the following dimensions established in section 35780 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC).
- Height - 14 ft
- Width - 8.5 ft
- Length - See CVC 35400
- Weight - See CVC 35550
Transportation permit applications are received, reviewed, and processed by the Sacramento County Department of County Engineering, Technical Resources Section. Transportation permit applications may be submitted by mail or may be submitted directly to the Technical Resources office address indicated below. Single trip permits can be faxed by a designated permit service directly to the Technical Resource office. Guidelines and requirements for each permit type are listed and explained below. Upon review of the permit application, specific conditions may be included such as a requirement for a survey of the proposed route verifying that no obstructions exists that may create problems along the route, CHP escort requirements, restricted movement times and/or any additional requirements and comments applicable to the permit. Penalties may be imposed for movements without a required permit or when specified conditions are not met.
It is recommended that the transportation permit application be submitted for initial review at least five (5) business days in advance of the date of movement.
Application Process
- Obtain application from Technical Resources at 827 7th Street, Room 105 or from a designated permit service.
- Submit completed transportation permit application to Technical Resources and pay permit fees to the cashier at 827 7th street, Room 105.
- Application is reviewed for dimensions, route, and load requirements. Additional comments are added to application.
- The approved permis is issued by Technical Resources. Please allow a minimum of 5 business days for processing.
The following attachments and documents must be present with the permit and in the vehicle during the move for the permit to be valid:
- Transportation Permit Conditions
- Pilot Car Conditions, if applicable
For Manufactured Mobile and Modular Homes Permits:
- Conditions for Manufactured Housing
- Tax Clearence Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Dealer's Notice of Transfer
- Registration Card with written consent from the legal owner. (per CVC 35790)
Fee Schedule
Annula Permits (all types) - $47
Construction Equipment
Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles)
Emergency
Repetitive Permits (all types) - $47
Construction Equipment
Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles)
Emergency
Single Trip Permits - $16
Construction Equipment
Mobile and Modular Homes (On Own Axles $16)
Modular Buildings (Hauled $16 or $66 if criteria below applies)
House, Modular Homes - $66
(On Truck/Trailer)
1) Loads in excess of 14 feet wide
2) Loads in excess of 135 in overall length
3) Loads that are a weight that require:
a. More than 13-axle, vehicle width combination, or
b. 13 axle, vehicle width load deck 40 feet apart, or
c. Two or more side-by-side vehicles width 14 feet.
+Certificate of Insurance
+Overweight Endorsement
Special Equipment - $100
(e.g. Large Transformers, Variance Loads)
- A security deposit and/or direct billing may be required for certain permits.
- When destination is within Sacramento County, a building permit may be required for buildings and structures. This must be issued before the transportation permit can be validated.
- Permits are not given to STAA trucks whose semitrailer's kingpin-to-last axle distance exceeds the limits as defined in CVC 35401.
Maximum Allowable Dimensions
(must be a non-reducible load)