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Commercial Road Permits

Commercial Road Permit

Commercial road permits are available for those operating a business on the Island that need to access the interior.  A commercial road permit is required for providing tours, delivering materials, setting up a research site to study one of our many native species, and more on-Island work.  

a coastal view of Catalina Island with the Conservancy Eco Tour truck

Commercial Road Permit Types

  • A daily pass for the team with a single day objective. 
  • A yearly pass, for those organizations looking for a multiple day excursion. 
  • And a yearly renewal option, for those with the need for repeat business on the Island. 

Requirements

  • Contact Information 
  • Have a valid Commercial Driver’s License and/or Class C Driver’s License depending on the vehicle* 
  • Current vehicle Insurance, for each vehicle* 
  • Current vehicle Registration, for each vehicle* 

*Copies of the documents above will be requested during the application process. 

 

Permit Fees & Application

Commercial Driver Fee $45

Daily Permits

Freight Hauling Only

Vehicles used to transport freight, materials and/or equipment, and heavy vehicles

Permittees must pay the annual fee specified below for each vehicle:

  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is Less than 2.5 Tons (<5000 lbs) $220
  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 2.5 Tons or over (>=5000 lbs) $375
  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 17.5 Tons or over $750
  • Commercial Trailer Fee $70

 

Apply for Permit

 

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our team. We may contact you for additional information or clarification. Please allow up to two business days for a response regarding the status of your application. 

 

Annual Permits

Freight and Passenger Hauling

Vehicles used to transport freight, materials and/or equipment, passengers and heavy vehicles

Permittees must pay the annual fee specified below for each vehicle:

  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is Less than 2.5 Tons (< 5,000 lbs) $1,596
  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 2.5 Tons or over (≥ 5,000 lbs) $2,884
  • Unladen Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 17.5 Tons or over $5,768
  • Commercial Trailer Fee $375

 

Apply for Permit

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our team. We may contact you for additional information or clarification. Please allow up to two business days for a response regarding the status of your application.

If your company has more than 5 vehicles, please click the “contact us” button to reach out directly to the Permits Supervisor for assistance.

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