Get a freight vehicle permit: buses

If you do not have valid vehicle Yukon registration and you have passengers in your vehicle, you need a freight-vehicle permit for buses when you are:

• dropping off;
• picking up; or
• hauling.

If you have valid Yukon registration, you do not need this permit.

You can call ahead or apply online with all information about your weights, dimensions, destination and origin. Analysis might be required, which can take up to 3 business days to prepare your permit, and depends on:

• load weight;
• route; and
• dimensions.

Apply for a permit online 

Before you apply for a permit, you must be a carrier in good standing with the National Safety Code of your home Jurisdiction.

Before you start the online permit process, make sure you have everything you need, including:

• current vehicle details, dimensions and weights;
• route information; and
• a credit card to pay the permit fee.

What is the fee?

The fee for this permit is $60 plus $3 per metric tonne, based on actual vehicle weight.

Apply for a carrier permit

Other ways to get a freight vehicle permit

You can get a freight-vehicle permit for buses at a Whitehorse or Watson Lake weigh station. 

Whitehorse Weigh Station
In person: 914.44 Alaska Highway (kilometre 1420.2) in Whitehorse. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: weighstation.whitehorse@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5729
Fax: 867-393-6408

Watson Lake Weigh Station
In person: kilometre 976 Alaska Highway in Watson lake. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: weighstation.watsonlake@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-536-7400
Fax: 867-536-7577

What documents do you need?

When you apply for a permit, you need to provide the following information before the permit can be issued:

• copy of valid vehicle insurance; and
• valid driver’s licence.

In some cases you will need to provide the following. The carrier compliance officer will let you know if these are needed:

• lease agreement; and
• copy of bill of lading.

What if I'm carrying dangerous goods?

If you are carrying dangerous goods, you need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate.