Apply for a Permit buttonRight-of-Way and Transportation Permits

Douglas Kolka

Title: Permit Agent
Phone: (989) 686-4610, option 3
Fax: (989) 667-7174

The Bay County Road Commission processes the following permits through the online Oxcart permit system:

  • Utility permits

  • Residential driveway permits

  • Commercial driveway permits

  • Land division permits

  • Other permits involving work within the county road right-of-way

All applications must be submitted through Oxcart. Paper, emailed, and faxed permit applications are not accepted.

Apply Through Oxcart

Applicants must create a free Oxcart account before submitting a permit application. The online system allows applicants to submit information, upload documents, receive approval notifications, and download permits from a computer or mobile device.

Create an Oxcart Account

Sign In to Oxcart

Benefits of using Oxcart include:

  • A simple online application process

  • Access to permits issued by Bay County and other participating Michigan road commissions

  • Paperless permits available on computers and mobile devices

  • Faster communication and permit processing

  • Permit approval notifications delivered by email

Assistance With Your Application

Applicants who need assistance creating an Oxcart account may use the account-help information provided through Oxcart.

Bay County Road Commission staff assistance with completing an application is available by appointment only. Walk-in assistance is not available.

[Schedule an Appointment]

Please bring all required contact information for the applicant and contractor, if applicable. A valid email address is required.

Payments and Processing Charges

After a permit is approved, the applicant will receive an invoice by email. The invoice must be paid by credit card before the approved permit can be viewed or downloaded.

In addition to Bay County Road Commission permit fees, Oxcart charges applicable convenience and credit-card processing fees.

Permit Rules and Requirements:

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  • Revised Permit Rules, Standards and Specifications for work within right-of-way Overhead and Underground Construction Driveways, Banners and Parades
  • Residential Driveway Policy
  • Right of Way Permit Fee Schedule
  • Right of Way Insurance Requirements
  • Bond for Work in the Right-of-Way
  • Plat Road Rules & Specifications
  • Truck-Operators-Map
  • Oversize/Overweight Vehicles & Load Movement Rules
  • Move Permit Fee Schedule