Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for District of Columbia for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
District of Columbia legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in District of Columbia.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 55 ft overall combination |
District of Columbia oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, annual tag |
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Annual tags do not cover tractor-trailer trips over 70 ft long, 13 ft 6 in high or 8 ft 6 in wide; those need a single trip permit.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your District of Columbia permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the District of Columbia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See District of Columbia trip & fuel permits.
District of Columbia oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in District of Columbia?
When the truck or load exceeds the District of Columbia legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 13 ft 6 in, length 55 ft overall combination.
How much does a District of Columbia oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the District of Columbia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states