Electronic OSOW Permits and Their Allowances

Electronic Copies of Permits Accepted in 29 States

Electronic OSOW Permits and Their Allowances

Are you still paying $1-$2 per page to print your permits at a truck stop? Save time and money by using electronic copies of your OS/OW permits where accepted! Many states are now allowing drivers to carry an electronic copy of their OS/OW permits. This not only brings convenience to the driver of not having to stop to print their permits, but allows the dispatcher to send directly to the drivers email. As more and more states move into the convenience of technology, there are still a few who require the paper permit with your signature to be considered a valid permit. One other thing to note, if you plan to use your cell phone or tablet in an area where you usually don’t get reliable coverage from your provider, OSOW recommends that you download the permit file from your email and save it to your device, this will prevent you from not being able to provide proof of a permit if requested from a DOT officer. As states are always changing their requirements and allowance, please check back with the OSOW Blog in order to keep up to date on this subject!

AL — Paper permit only.
AK — Electronic permit allowed.
AZ — Must have paper copy with driver’s signature.
AR — Electronic permits allowed, screen must be 7” or larger.
CA — Electronic permits from (RCATZ/STARS2 only) and any required accompaniments are allowed.
CO — Electronic permit allowed.
CT — Electronic permit allowed.

DE — Paper permit only.
FL — Single trip permits can be electronic, annuals must be in paper form.
GA — Electronic permits allowed for single trips.
HI – Paper permit only.
ID – Electronic permits allowed for OS/OW, not for trip and fuel as of now. 
IL — Paper permits are required when state police escorts are required, all others may use electronic copies.
IN — Paper permits are required when state police escorts are required, all others may use electronic copies.
IA — Electronic permit allowed.
KS — Some highway patrol officers will accept electronic copies, however OSOW recommends using a paper copy as per KS State Law.
KY — Electronic permit allowed.
LA — Electronic permit allowed.

ME — Paper permit only.
MD — Electronic permit allowed.
DC — Electronic permit allowed.

MA — Paper permit only.
MI — Paper permit only, other then power unit construction equipment extender permit.
MN – Electronic permit allowed. Can have provisions as an electronic copy as well.
MS — Electronic permit allowed.
MO — Electronic permit allowed.
MT —  Electronic permit allowed.
NE —  Electronic permit allowed.

NV — Paper permit only.
NH — Electronic permit allowed.
NJ — Paper permit only.
NM — Electronic permit allowed.
NY — Electronic permit allowed.

NY THRU — Paper permit only.
NC — Electronic permit allowed.
ND — Electronic permit allowed.

OH — Paper permit only.
OK — Paper permit only.
OR — Electronic permit allowed.
PA — Paper permit only.
RI — Paper permit only.
SC — Paper permit only.
SD — Paper permit only.
TN — Electronic permit allowed.
TX — Up to law enforcement’s discretion, paper copy is still recommended.
UT – Electronic permit allowed.
VT — Electronic permit allowed.
VA — Electronic permit allowed.

WA — Paper permit only.
WV — Electronic permit allowed.
WI — Paper permit only.
WY — Paper permit only.