Hamilton County, IL · Hamilton County
Permit for Moving an Overweight Load
This permit lets carriers request approval from Hamilton County to move an overweight load on a route under the County Highway Department’s jurisdiction.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Hamilton County · Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cms.hamiltoncountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Carriers use this permit to request permission to move an overweight load on a route under the Hamilton County Highway Department’s jurisdiction. It asks who is requesting the permit, the load description and weight class, and the proposed route; a map of the route must be attached. The permit also lists fees and conditions, including insurance requirements and a bond for loads over 120,000 pounds.
Who needs it
A carrier planning to move an overweight load on a route under the Hamilton County Highway Department’s jurisdiction needs this permit.
How to submit it
Submit the permit to the Hamilton County Highway Department, County Engineer, Courthouse, 100 South Jackson, McLeansboro, Illinois 62859.
About notarization
This permit has no notary block; the requester signs it, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Permit
Download the overweight-load permit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Request
Provide the requester, load description, weight class and proposed route.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a map of the proposed route and provide the Certificate of Insurance listed in the permit.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the permit to the Hamilton County Highway Department, County Engineer, at the Courthouse address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the overweight-load permit ask for?
- It asks for the permit requester, load description, weight class and proposed route. A map of the proposed route must be attached.
- How do I submit the overweight-load permit?
- Submit the permit to the Hamilton County Highway Department, County Engineer, at the Courthouse, 100 South Jackson, McLeansboro, Illinois 62859.
- Do I need a notary for the overweight-load permit?
- No. This permit has no notary block, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- What attachments or additional requirements are listed?
- Attach a map of the proposed route. The permit also requires a Certificate of Insurance; loads over 120,000 pounds require a bond before receiving a permit.