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M. BURR KEIM AGENCY · License & Permit Surety Bonds · Reviewed November 2026

Oversize and Overweight Permit Bond

An oversize or overweight permit bond is a surety bond required by some state transportation departments before a heavy or oversized load can move on public roads. It protects the state and the public if the move damages roads, bridges, or other public property.

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At a glance

Product
Oversize and Overweight Permit Bond
Category
License & Permit Surety Bonds
Required amount
The state department of transportation sets the bond amount for oversize or overweight permits, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the load, route, or number of trips. Confirm the amount and obligee with the permitting agency.
Online issue
Instant issue up to $25,000. With acceptable credit, instant issue is available above $25,000 up to $100,000. If the state requires a specialized permit bond form or a higher amount, the application may need underwriting review.
Term
Permit bonds may be written for a single trip, a project term, or an annual term, depending on the state. Some states require a continuous bond for frequent hauling. Follow the permitting agency’s instructions for the required term.

Who needs an oversize and Overweight Permit Bond?

  • Trucking companies, haulers, and heavy equipment movers applying for an oversize or overweight permit.
  • Businesses moving loads that exceed legal size or weight limits on state or local roads.
  • Permit agents and transportation companies confirming the bond amount required by a state department of transportation.

Why is an oversize and Overweight Permit Bond required?

Oversize and overweight loads can damage pavement, bridges, and other public infrastructure. The bond protects the transportation agency if the permit holder fails to comply with the permit conditions or causes covered damage during the move.

The bond is required as a permit condition and does not replace cargo insurance, auto liability insurance, or the permit holder’s obligation to follow routing and escort requirements.

How much bond do I need?

The state department of transportation sets the bond amount for oversize or overweight permits, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the load, route, or number of trips. Confirm the amount and obligee with the permitting agency.

Instant issue up to $25,000. With acceptable credit, instant issue is available above $25,000 up to $100,000. If the state requires a specialized permit bond form or a higher amount, the application may need underwriting review.

Bond amount is not the premium. The required amount is the maximum the surety could pay under the bond. The premium you pay is a separate charge based on the bond amount, the risk, the term, and your credit. The online application shows the premium before you bind coverage.

How much does an oversize and Overweight Permit Bond cost?

Premium depends on the bond amount, the state, the permit term, and the applicant’s credit. Permit bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the cost of the move. Apply online for the current premium.

How to apply online

  1. Confirm the bond amount and obligee. Use the amount and legal name of the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires the bond. The obligee name must match the requiring party’s records.
  2. Gather the application information. Have the legal business or entity name, address, license or case number, ownership information, and the required bond amount ready.
  3. Start the CNA Surety application. Use the online application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency.
  4. Pay the premium and bind coverage. If the bond is eligible for instant issue, the application will show the premium and let you complete the purchase online. Otherwise, the surety will review the application and contact you if additional information is needed.
  5. File the bond. Provide the issued bond to the agency, court, client, or government entity that requires it, and keep a copy for your records.
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Oversize and Overweight Permit Bond term and renewal

Permit bonds may be written for a single trip, a project term, or an annual term, depending on the state. Some states require a continuous bond for frequent hauling. Follow the permitting agency’s instructions for the required term.

Good to know

  • Have the permit number, load description, route if required, bond amount, and the legal name of the transportation agency ready before applying.
  • If you haul in several states, you may need a separate bond for each state. The online application can be used for each requirement.

Oversize and Overweight Permit Bond questions

An oversize or overweight permit bond is a surety bond required by some state transportation departments before a heavy or oversized load can move on public roads. It protects the state and the public if the move damages roads, bridges, or other public property.

Trucking companies, haulers, and heavy equipment movers applying for an oversize or overweight permit. Businesses moving loads that exceed legal size or weight limits on state or local roads. Permit agents and transportation companies confirming the bond amount required by a state department of transportation.

Premium depends on the bond amount, the state, the permit term, and the applicant’s credit. Permit bonds are typically inexpensive relative to the cost of the move. Apply online for the current premium.

The state department of transportation sets the bond amount for oversize or overweight permits, and common amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000. Some states use a higher amount or a schedule based on the load, route, or number of trips. Confirm the amount and obligee with the permitting agency. Instant issue up to $25,000. With acceptable credit, instant issue is available above $25,000 up to $100,000. If the state requires a specialized permit bond form or a higher amount, the application may need underwriting review.

Apply online through CNA Surety using the application link on this page. The link includes the M. BURR KEIM AGENCY app code and agency code, so the application is routed to our agency. Complete the application, pay the premium online if the bond is eligible for instant issue, and then file the bond with the agency, court, or client that requires it.

No. The permit bond protects the state against certain permit violations or damage to public property. Cargo insurance protects the goods being hauled, and auto liability insurance covers third-party injury and property damage. A hauler may need all three.

The term depends on the state and the permit. Some bonds cover a single trip or project, while others are annual or continuous. Confirm the required term with the state department of transportation before applying.

Online application and important note

Bond requirements, forms, amounts, and fees are set by the requiring agency, court, or carrier and can change. This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current requirement with the agency, court, client, or your attorney before applying. M. BURR KEIM AGENCY is an insurance and surety bond agency; the bond or policy is issued by the carrier named on the document.