Annual Hay Permits
TxDMV issues an annual permit to transport cylindrical (round) bales of hay. The permit allows round bales of hay to be loaded side by side up to 12 feet wide to travel on all state-maintained highways in Texas. All other dimensions and weight must be legal.
This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.
How to Apply
You may also:
- Download and submit Form 302a, Application/Renewal for Time Permits by fax to (512) 465-3585 or by mail to the address listed on the application form, or
- Call (800) 299-1700
Payment information must be provided with the permit application.
Operating Authority
Requirements
There are no operating authority requirements for issuance of this permit type.
Fees & Payment
Information
Fees
The annual permit fee is $10.
Fees are payable by:
- MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a processing fee will be charged)
- Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account
- Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio
- Personal check, business check, cashier's check or money order, payable to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
- Cash (MUST be delivered to a TxDMV Regional Service Center)
A permit fee will not be refunded after the permit number has been issued unless such refund is necessary to correct an error made by the Motor Carrier Division.
More Information
- The permit may not be transferred or amended.
- Review your permit for specific curfews and conditions that apply to your load and movement.


