Permits & Regulations: Truck Permits

Vehicle trip permits are obtained through the Department of Licensing.

Department of Licensing - Title and Registration
Olympia, WA
Phone: (360) 902-3770, Choose Option 5
Fax: (360) 902-4089

There are four types of permits that may be issued when vehicles are temporarily being used in Washington:

1. 3-Day Vehicle Trip Permits allow an unlicensed vehicle to be operated for three consecutive days at the maximum legal weight limit for that vehicle. The law allows for the purchase and use of a maximum of three permits in any continuous 30-day period. These may be obtained through the Department of Licensing, any of their agents (county auditor offices) or sub-agents, or the Department of Transportation.

3-day trip permits for recreational vehicles are restricted to two permits per year.

2. "Non-resident" 30-60-90 Day Permits are for use only with commercial vehicles that are currently licensed in a Canadian Province or another state and will be operated in Washington for less than one year. These may be obtained through the Department of Licensing, any of their agents (county auditor offices) or sub-agents.

3. Special Fuel Trip Permits are for vehicles that are powered by a fuel other than gasoline. When a special fuel user is operating a foreign-plated vehicle in Washington, they must display a Special Fuel User License or purchase the Special Fuel Permit. These may be obtained through the Department of Licensing, any of their agents (county auditor offices) or sub-agents, or the Department of Transportation.

4. Oversize Vehicle Permits are for vehicles whose size is over specific length, height, width, or weight limits. These may be obtained through the Department of Transportation or any of their agents.

Contact:

Fees vary, depending on the type of permit. Please contact one of the following for pricing and purchase information:

1. Department of Licensing, Customer Service Unit, (360) 902-3770, option 5 for 3-day Vehicle Trip Permits, 30-60-90 Day Permits or Special Fuel Trip Permits.

Web Site: http://dol.wa.gov

2. Department of Transportation, Jim Wright, (360) 704-6345 for Oversize Vehicle Permits or DOT, Commercial Vehicle Services Office at (360) 704-6340

Web Site: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov

3. Comdata Permit 1(800)749-6058 to obtain trip and fuel permits.

NOTES:

Before a vehicle leaves a home state, contact that home state's vehicle licensing agency and request an International Registration Plan (IRP). This plan gives authorization to travel to other states and is good for one year.

Vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds gross weight and are diesel powered require a special fuel trip permit.

Fee schedule varies. Contact the Department Of Transportation for summary of fees.