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Illinois Department of Transportation
Bureau of Operations, Permit Office
2300 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764
Permit Type and Compliance
Permit Type
To determine the type of permit that is needed, as well as the fees associated with the permit, please refer to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/15 – 301) or contact the Illinois Oversize/Overweight Permit Office in person, by telephone, or by email per the information below.
If you are moving an implement of husbandry, as defined in the IVC 625 ILCS 5/1-130, and you are over-width only, please refer to OPER 2279 Wide Loads of Implements of Husbandry.
Permit Compliance
Once you have received your Permit, you will need to obtain a copy of the OPER 993 Special Vehicle Movement Permit Provisions. This document must accompany the permit during the move. Electronic versions, as well as printed versions are accepted.
Permits issued by IDOT are for travel upon state jurisdiction roadways ONLY. You are required by law to obtain permission from any local jurisdiction, including municipality, township, county or skyway, or from the Illinois Toll Authority PRIOR to moving on local jurisdiction roadways, toll roads or when crossing toll structures.
Contact US
*Telephone: (217) 785-1477, if calling from Springfield area or out of state; (800) 252-8636 if calling from an Illinois number but outside of Springfield area