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22 topics

Permit fee (Fees)

The amount charged for the permit, with the currency recorded per value.

  • New York

    $40USD

    For Superload. 239 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $448.75CAD

    For Annual permit. 95 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $141CAD

    For specific permit of class 1, 2 or 3. 53 more cases.

Permit fee exemption (Yes or no)

Whether a special permit fee is waived or not payable for the applicant or permit category described.

  • New York

    Yes

    Yes in 5 cases, no in 1.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For where a permit referred to in subsection (1) is applied for by a Ministry of the Government of Ontario. 1 more case.

  • Quebec

    Yes

    For permit application including class 6 or 7, in project mode.

Permit fee basis (Choices)

The basis on which the permit fee is determined, such as the authorized permit term, number of months, trip count, or distance travelled.

  • New York
    • Single trip

    For TRIP PERMITS. 10 more cases.

  • Ontario
    • Distance travelled

    For single-trip permit. 21 more cases.

  • Quebec
    • Number of months authorized

    6 more cases.

Permit fee currency (Choices)

The currency in which the permit fee is stated.

Permit fee schedule year (Measures)

The year identifying the published permit fee schedule.

  • New York
    1,995 year
  • Ontario
    2,018 to 2,019 year

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    2,026 year

    Across 3 cases, each with its own conditions.

Permit fee effective date (Dates)

The date on which the permit fee amount or rule takes effect, or the date of the most recent amendment to the fee schedule.

  • Ontario

    July 12, 2019

    9 more cases.

  • Quebec

    January 1, 2026

    2 more cases.

Not stated in New York.

Permit fee condition (In words)

The condition or set of conditions under which a particular permit fee applies, such as the permit class, the type of vehicle or load, the duration of the permit, or the distance travelled.

  • Ontario

    Varies depending on the permit type. Contact the permit office for more information.

    For Special vehicle configuration permit.

  • Quebec

    The applicant must indicate to the Minister the number of the permit held at the time of the application.

    For Class 6 permit issued to travel on a bridge where a sign prohibits travel by outsized vehicles.

Not stated in New York.

Government applicants exempt from permit fees (Yes or no)

Whether permit fees are waived when the permit is applied for by a government body (true if the region states no fee is payable for such applicants).

  • New York

    Yes

    For municipalities in this state.

  • Ontario

    Yes

    For a Ministry of the Government of Ontario. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec.

Issuance and modification fees

6 topics Open Issuance and modification fees

Permit amendment fee (Fees)

The government fee charged to correct or amend an existing special permit.

  • New York

    $10USD

    For 1. Trip*. 74 more cases.

  • Ontario

    $16.75CAD

    For For an amendment to an existing permit, where the amendment does not significantly alter the restriction on the amount of the load being moved or the length of the term of the permit. 6 more cases.

  • Quebec

    $5.45CAD

    For the correction of a permit already issued.

Replacement permit fee (Fees)

The fee charged to replace a special permit that has been lost or destroyed.

  • Ontario
    35 CAD

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Quebec
    5.45 CAD

    General rule 5.45 CAD, with 1 other case.

Not stated in New York.

Permit issuance fee (Fees)

The government fee charged for issuing a new special permit, as distinct from replacement or amendment fees.

  • New York

    $20USD

    For surcharge of up to twenty dollars for the issuance and distribution of special hauling permits at regional offices of the department of transportation.

  • Quebec

    $13.50CAD

    1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario.

Fee refunds

7 topics Open Fee refunds

Refund requires cancelled permit copy (Yes or no)

Whether a refund request must include a copy of the special permit marked as cancelled.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Refund request deadline relative to permit start (In words)

When a refund request must be submitted relative to the permit’s effective start date, by permit type.

  • Quebec

    Before the effective date shown on the permit.

    For Specific permit Class 1 to 7. 1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Administration fee refundable (Yes or no)

Whether the administration fee charged for each issued permit is refundable.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Fee payment procedures

4 topics Open Fee payment procedures

Permit payment method (Choices)

Accepted method of payment for a permit.

  • New York
    • Cheque

    For Superload permit. 2 more cases.

  • Ontario
    • Credit card

    7 more cases.

  • Quebec
    • Credit card
    • Debit card

Payment mailing address (In words)

The mailing address to which payment for a superload permit must be sent.

  • New York

    NYSDOT Central Permits Office, 50 Wolf Rd –1st Floor, Albany, NY, 12232

    For Superload permit.

  • Ontario

    Ministry of Transportation Highway Operations Permits Office 301 St. Paul Street, 2nd Floor St Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4

    For To apply by mail or fax.

Not stated in Quebec.

Sufficient funds in account required for permit issuance (Yes or no)

Whether the applicant's account must have sufficient funds in order for the permit issuing authority to issue a superload permit.

Not stated in Ontario and Quebec.

Annual fee calculation

6 topics Open Annual fee calculation

Permit fee short-term formula (In words)

The formula used to calculate the fee for a general permit covering a period of less than 12 months, expressed as a mathematical expression with variables defined.

  • New York

    F = A / 2, where F is the seasonal agricultural permit fee and A is the annual permit fee established under this subdivision; valid for four consecutive months.

    For seasonal agricultural permit in accordance with subparagraphs (i),(ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

  • Quebec

    F = S + m × (A − S)/12, where F is the fee, S is the fee for a specific permit of the same class, A is the annual fee for a general permit of the same class, and m is the number of months to be authorized.

    For general permit of a given class covering a period of less than 12 months. 1 more case.

Not stated in Ontario.

Annual permit maximum length (Measures)

The maximum total length of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    19.8 to 25.9 m (65′ to 85′)

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    12.5 to 32 m (41′ to 105′)

    Across 9 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Annual permit maximum width (Measures)

The maximum width of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the annual special permit fee applies.

  • New York
    2.59 to 4.57 m (8′ 6″ to 15′)

    Across 14 cases, each with its own conditions.

  • Ontario
    3.7 to 3.85 m (12′ 1.5″ to 12′ 7.5″)

    Across 12 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec.

Project fees

5 topics Open Project fees

Project permit fee formula (In words)

The formula used to calculate the fee for a project permit when the standard project permit fee does not apply, expressed as a mathematical expression with variables defined.

  • Ontario

    A × (0.9995B) × B; A is the cost of a comparable single trip permit under paragraph 3, 4 or 5; B is the number of trips to be taken using the permit.

    For For a project where the vehicle, load, object or structure is in excess of weight or dimensional limits and paragraph 2 does not apply. 1 more case.

Not stated in Quebec and New York.

Project mode application fee (Fees)

The fee charged for a permit application submitted in project mode, with the currency recorded per value.

  • Quebec

    $0CAD

    For permit application including class 6 or 7, in project mode.

Not stated in Ontario and New York.

Project permit maximum length (Measures)

The maximum total length of the vehicle, load, object or structure for which the project special permit fee applies.

  • Ontario
    12.5 to 45.8 m (41′ to 150′ 1″)

    Across 9 cases, each with its own conditions.

Not stated in Quebec and New York.

Where the comparisons come from

  2. O. Reg. 221/19 SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 70 facts

  10. O. Reg. 381/98: SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 38 facts

  12. O. Reg. 381/98 SPECIAL PERMITS(opens in a new tab)

    www.ontario.ca, web page, 35 facts

  13. Special Hauling Permit Fees(opens in a new tab)

    www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 35 facts

  17. Demander et gérer un permis spécial(opens in a new tab)

    www.transports.gouv.qc.ca, web page, 11 facts