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Mobile Home Moving Permits: Do You Need One and How They Work

Almost every mobile home move on public roads needs a permit. We are the trailer house movers who plan your route, get the permits it requires and move your home. Tell us where it is going and get a free quote.

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Do you need a permit to move a mobile home?

Yes, almost always. Most states limit road vehicles to 8 feet 6 inches wide. Single-wides are commonly 14 to 18 feet wide, and each section of a double-wide is commonly 12 to 16 feet wide, so the load is oversize. Each state issues its own permit, so a move through three states needs three permits.

What mobile home moving permits cover

Rules differ by state, but the same six things come up on almost every move.

Oversize-load permit

A single-trip permit that names the route, the dates and the size of the load. The driver keeps it in the truck during the move.

Pilot cars and escorts

Wider loads need pilot cars, and some states add police escorts. The width that triggers them varies by state.

Travel limits

Permits usually bar night travel, and wider loads often cannot move on weekends or holidays. Bad weather and high wind can stop a move.

Tax and registration paperwork

Some states want proof that property taxes are paid or a tax release, plus registration of the home before the permit is issued.

Insurance and equipment

States set insurance minimums and rules for the tow vehicle, flags, lights and signs, and these grow with the width of the home.

Route approval

The permit follows a route that avoids low bridges, weight limits and tight turns, and each state on the route must approve its part.

How we handle mobile home permits

You do not have to call each state office. This is how we do it.

Tell us the route

Give us the pickup and delivery locations and the size of your home in the quote form.

We check each state

We read the rules for every state on the route: width limits, escorts, travel times and paperwork.

We apply and plan

We apply for the permits and arrange pilot cars where required.

The move runs to permit

Your home moves within the permit dates, hours and route, then we set it at the new site.

Permit rules differ: two state examples

To show how much the rules differ, here is a comparison of what two states publish. Your state may be different, so we check the current rules for every move.

	North Dakota	Maine
Permit issued by	Highway Patrol permit office	BMV Overlimit Permit Unit
Pilot cars	Required over 16 feet wide	Required over 14 feet 6 inches wide
Night travel	Generally not allowed	Not allowed
Paperwork	Tax-paid moving permit from the county, home registration	Home registration; tax release for used homes
Single-trip fee	$20, plus $15 routing fee	Check with the BMV

Fees and rules change. Confirm them with the state before you move.

What you will need to give us

Pickup and delivery addresses
Home size: width, length and number of sections
Title or registration details
Proof property taxes are paid, if your state asks
Park or landlord approval, if the home is in a park
Your preferred moving dates

How much do mobile home permits cost?

Each state sets its own permit fees, and some add routing, escort and pilot car costs. In North Dakota, for example, a single-trip permit is $20 plus a $15 routing fee, and pilot cars are extra on wide loads. Permit costs are part of your moving quote.

A single-wide typically costs $3,500 to $6,500 to move and a double-wide $7,500 to $13,500, for a move of about an hour. Ranges reviewed October 2026.

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Permit rules by state

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Mobile home permits FAQ

Short answers to the permit questions we hear most.

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Do I need a permit to move a mobile home?

Yes, in almost every case. Most homes are wider than the legal road width, so the move needs an oversize-load permit from each state it passes through.

Who gets the permit, me or the mover?

We do. We check the rules for each state on the route, apply for the permits and arrange pilot cars where they are required. You provide the home details and paperwork.

How long does it take to get a mobile home moving permit?

It depends on the state and on how complete the paperwork is. Many permits are issued quickly, but tax and registration paperwork can take longer. Give us your route early.

Can I move my own mobile home without a permit?

No. Moving a mobile home on public roads without the required permits can bring fines and stop the move. Permits and equipment rules also apply to the tow vehicle.

Do I need a permit to move a mobile home within the same state?

Usually yes. A move on public roads is still oversize, even for a short trip. Some states also have local rules, so we check both.

Do I need a permit to move a mobile home to another state?

Yes. Each state on the route issues its own permit, and the rules can differ. We plan the route and handle each state.

What paperwork do I need for a mobile home permit?

Common items are the home size, title or registration details, and proof that property taxes are paid. Some states also ask for a park or landlord approval. We tell you what your route needs.

Can a permit stop my move?

Yes. Permits set dates, hours and routes, and night travel, weekends, holidays and bad weather can limit when a home can move. We plan around them.

Sources for the state examples: North Dakota Highway Patrol manufactured housing permit policy and Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles overlimit permits. Rules change, so check with your state transportation department. You can also read about our mobile home moving services.

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