Any company wanting to apply for an overweight/oversize permit in Elk Grove Village will have to use the Oxcart permitting software. Registration is easy and can be completed on the Oxcart website at www.oxcartpermits.com. Once registered, companies will then be able to reap the benefits of the following via Oxcart:

• Access a simple to use online interface for requesting local permits
• Paperless permits downloadable to your computer or any mobile device
• Eliminate tedious paper processes, faxing and phone calls
• Speed the process of permit approvals
• Features an online, interactive mapping solution to assist in route selection
• Online permit approvals pushed to your email inbox
• Provide an easy, online payment system (Credit Card Only – see below)

Upon completion of application, the Elk Grove Village Police Traffic Unit will review the application in the order it was received and approve or deny the application in a timely manner between the business hours of 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  

Local Fees

• $50.00 one-way (5 days); $80.00 round trip (10 days); $200.00 unlimited (90 days)

Processing and Credit Card Fees

In addition to the Elk Grove Village permit fees, Oxcart will require a nominal processing fee for each permit. Oxcart will also assess a credit card fee for each permit processed. Those charges are as follows:

• Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Diner’s Club – 2.9% of total permitting fee (permit & processing fee combined)
• Plus a $.30 transaction fee for ALL permits

Access our current Oversize/Overweight Trucking information here: Oversize/Overweight Vehicle General Provisions

For questions, please contact Sergeant Callaghan at wcallaghan@elkgrove.org or 847-357-4180.