Section 30. Authority; permits  


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  • A. The Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles or his designee shall issue hauling permits for qualifying vehicles when: an overwidth situation is not created by loading multiple items side-by-side; an overheight situation is not created by stacking multiple items on top of one another; an overlength situation is not created by loading multiple items behind one another; an overweight situation is not created by carrying multiple items; or when statutorily exempted by the Code of Virginia.

    B. All applications for hauling permits shall be made to the Department of Motor Vehicles or its designee by:

    1. Accessing the hauling permit website online at www.dmvnow.com;

    2. Calling the hauling permit ordering line at (804) 786-2787;

    3. Applying through a permit service chosen by the applicant;

    4. Applying in person at the DMV Headquarters Office at 2300 W. Broad St., Richmond;

    5. Faxing application to the Hauling Permit Section at (804) 367-0063; or

    6. Mailing application to: DMV, Hauling Permit Section, P.O. Box 26302, Richmond, VA 23260.

    C. Permits may be denied, revoked or declared invalid as stated in 24VAC20-81-230.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 25, Issue 26, eff. September 30, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§ 46.2-203 and Article 18 (§ 46.2-1139 et seq.) of Chapter 10 of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia.