How To Apply
- Eligibility: To be eligible for an oversize/overweight (or "extralegal") permit, the main criterion is that the load be non-reducible, that is, that it cannot be reduced down and transported in a legal vehicle.
See our forms troubleshooting guide if you are experiencing difficulty accessing any of the forms below. Alternatively, you may use the fieldless forms provided.
- Single-Trip Permit: Instructions for Single Trip App
- Single Trip Permit Application (PDF)
- or use the optional Single Trip Permit Application (no electronic fields)(PDF)
- Fill out the application electronically or by hand.
- Fax the application to (916) 322-4966.
- Questions, call (916) 322-1297.
- Annual Permit Instructions for Annual Permit App
- Annual Permit Application (PDF)
- or use the optional Annual Permit Application (PDF) (no electronic fields)
- Fill out the application electronically or by hand.
- Fax the application to (916) 445-0469.
- Questions, call (916) 322-4958.
- STARS2: Caltrans Single-Trip Application and Routing System (STARS2) - STARS2 significantly improves turnaround time for customers.
- Variance Loads: Variance permits are for vehicles over 15 feet in width, 17 feet or more in height, over 135 feet in length, or on special hauling equipment which exceeds the Department's standard method of weight classification.
- Variance Contact Info, Phone: (916) 323-2893 | Fax: (916) 322-1505
- Variance Contact Info, Phone: (916) 323-2893 | Fax: (916) 322-1505
- Questions: For questions about oversize/overweight permits, you may call the Permits office at (916) 322-1297, or view the full list of Permits Office Contacts.
- Legal (Non-Permitted) Size & Weight: If your vehicle combination length or the cargo load are not eligible for an extralegal (oversize/overweight) permit, you cannot travel in California legally. You must reduce your vehicle combination length or your load to meet the California Legal Truck size and weight limit. You can contact Legal Truck Access Hotline at (916) 654-5741.
Transportation Permits Links
- Transportation Permits - Home
- STARS2
- Route Clearing Database - CalRoute
- Application Forms & Accompaniments
- Interactive Application Instructions
- Transportation Permits Manual
- Extralegal Weight Charts
- Single Trip Pilot Car Maps
- Annual Pilot Car Maps
- Red Route Summary Table (PDF)
- Construction Liaisons
- FAQ
Miscellaneous:
Permits Issuance Branch
1120 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Main Phone: (916) 322-1297
Single Trip Fax: (916) 322-4966
Annual/Repetitive Fax: (916) 445-0469
Variance Fax: (916) 322-1505
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
(Closed on State Holidays)
Holiday Info:
Special Conditions for Holiday Travel (PDF)
2023 Office Holiday Info (PDF)
After-Hours Permit Emergencies:
Emergency Permit Procedures
Request Training:
Transportation Permits Training
Contacts: