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Applications and amendments in New York

Application requirements, processing, financial security, project-mode submissions and changes to issued permits.

66 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 4 official sources.

Where to apply

Where an application for Applications and amendments is submitted in New York.

  • Online · New York State Department of Transportation

    HOOCS

    hoocs.dot.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

    Applicants can order NYSDOT Special Hauling Permits, NYSDOT Divisible Load Overweight Permits, New York State Thruway Authority Permits, and New York State Bridge Authority Permit using HOOCS. HOOCS can be accessed via OSCAR or NY.gov ID.

  • Online · New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)

    NYCDOT web site

    nyc.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Online · New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)

    NYSDOT Transportation Federation web site

    dot.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Online · New York State Tax Department

    One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR)

    oscar.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

    New York State provides a single point of contact to apply for various operating credentials over the Internet. A $25 fee applies.

  • Online · NYC DOT

    Over Dimensional Vehicle Permit Processing System

    a841-dotvweb01.nyc.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Email · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Central Permit Office, by email

    cpospechaul@dot.state.ny.us

    Hauler must assign each application a log number using the day of the month plus a consecutive number. In the subject line of the email, note "SuperloadApplication– Company Name –App xx-x". For sending additional information, note "SuperloadInformation– Company Name –App xx-x" in the subject line. List the total number of pages sent. Provide contact name, phone number, fax number, and optional e-mail address. All forms must be typed.

  • Phone

    NYC DOT

    212-839-6341

  • Phone · New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)

    NYCDOT Truck Unit

    (212) 839-6337

  • Fax · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Central Permit Office, by fax

    518-457-9910

    Must use a cover sheet with company heading for all correspondence. Hauler must assign each application a log number using the day of the month plus a consecutive number. If sending additional information, note "SuperloadInformation–Company Name –App xx-x" in the subject line of the fax. List the total number of pages sent. Provide contact name, phone number, fax number, and optional e-mail address. All forms must be typed.

  • Mail · New York State Department of Transportation

    Central Permit Office

    50 Wolf Road, 5th Floor, Albany, New York 12232

    Applications made by mail using Special Hauling Permit form (PERM 39) will be mailed to the address given by the applicants. If requested, they may be mailed to any Post Office c/o General Delivery.

  • Mail · New York State Department of Transportation

    Central Permit Office

    50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor, Albany, New York 12232

    Applications made by mail using Special Hauling Permit form (PERM 39) will be mailed to the address given by the applicants. If requested, they may be mailed to any Post Office c/o General Delivery.

  • Mail · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Mail In

    Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232

  • In person · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office

    Central Permit Office Walk In

    Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232

  • Online · New York State Department of Transportation

    NY.gov ID

    my.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

    Use it when: Ideal for applicants that do not have a USDOT number such as governmental agencies or are moving personal items such as a boat.

    Once applicants have enrolled in OSCAR or NY.gov ID the NYSDOT Central Permit Office can be contacted at 518-485-2999 or at permits@dot.ny.gov to link the HOOCS permitting system to OSCAR or NY.gov ID.

  • Email

    MTA Bridges and Tunnels

    cpo@mtabt.org

    Use it when: Vehicles weighing over 80,000 pounds may require a Special Handling Permit from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

  • Phone

    Highway Use Tax Unit, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

    (518) 457-5735

    Use it when: Vehicles with gross weight of 18,000 pounds or more

    Applicants for Special Hauling Permits for vehicles that have a gross weight of 18,000 pounds or more must obtain a Highway Use Tax Permit from the Highway Use Tax Unit.

  • Phone

    MTA Bridges and Tunnels

    212-360-3000

    Use it when: Vehicles weighing over 80,000 pounds may require a Special Handling Permit from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.

  • Phone · New York State Bridge Authority

    New York State Bridge Authority special hauling permits

    (845) 691-7245

    Use it when: Special Hauling Permits

  • Phone · New York State Thruway

    New York State Thruway special hauling permits

    (518) 436-2793

    Use it when: Special Hauling Permits

  • Phone · New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)

    NYSDOT Central Permit Office

    1-888-783-1685

    Use it when: Divisible Load or Special Hauling Permits

  • Phone · New York State Department of Transportation

    STICC

    518-457-3765

    Use it when: Emergency Trip Permit if unable to apply through HOOCS permitting system, during non-business hours.

    Contact the Statewide Transportation Information Coordination Center (STICC) at 518-457-3765 (open 24 hrs). Explain that a Special Hauling Emergency Permit is needed.

  • In person · New York State Department of Transportation

    Regional Offices

    207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501-2869; 333 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-1466; 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623-3161; 100 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-3088; 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843; 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601-3784; 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2594; 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-3200; Veteran's Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11787-5518

    Use it when: Except Region 1 and Region 11 (New York City) Offices

    Office hours may vary, please call in advance to confirm hours of operation.

Start with a question

Open a question to read the facts on file that bear on it.

  • Can an application be submitted in project mode, and for which permit classes?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • How long may application processing take?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • Can an issued permit be amended, and how many times?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

Facts

5 topics

Permit application requires signature (Yes or no)

Whether the permit application must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the company.

Yesin 5 cases

  • In general
  • Type 12 – Sealed Container Permit
  • Type 1R – Trip Permit for Overweight Radioactive Material, Low Level or Non-Highway Route Controlled Quantity
  • Type 1R – Trip Permit for Overweight Radioactive Material, Low Level or Non-Highway Route Controlled Quantity (LSA / SCO)

Amendment allowed (Yes or no)

Whether an active permit can be amended after issuance.

Yesin 30 casesNoin 2 cases

  • 100 air mile radius permit
  • Bulk milk permit
  • Manufactured or Modular home units permit
  • Sealed shipping container permit

Maximum number of amendments (Measures)

The maximum number of times a permit can be amended.

  • 1Manufactured or Modular home units permit
  • 1Type 1 – Single Trip Permit – General moves
  • 1Type 1 – Single Trip Permit – General moves
  • 1Type 15 – 16 Foot Manufactured Home

Bond required (Yes or no)

Whether a surety bond or other financial security must be filed for the permit.

Yesin 5 cases

  • 16 Foot Manufactured Home
  • Manufactured or Modular home units permit
  • Mobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet but not greater than 16 feet in width
  • Type 1S – Superload Trip Permit

Bond amount (Fees)

The amount of the surety bond or financial security required, with the currency recorded per value.

  • 16 Foot Manufactured Home$25,000USD
  • Manufactured or Modular home units permit$25,000USD
  • Mobile homes and modular building units greater than 14 feet but not greater than 16 feet in width$25,000USD
  • Type 1S – Superload Trip Permit, Height ≥ 16 Feet but < 17 Feet$10,000USD

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