Starting February 26th, 2024, the Otsego County Road Commission is changing the way we process our Right-of-Way and Driveway permits. We will be using an online-based permitting system via www.oxcartpermits.com. We will no longer process Right-of-Way, Driveway-related permits in person or via our website.

Any entity wanting to apply for a Right-of-Way or Driveway permit for Otsego County roads must use the Oxcart permitting website. Registration is easy and can be completed on the Oxcart website under the applicant login/sign-up link http://oxcartpermits.com/user/signup. Once registered, companies will then be able to reap the benefits of the following via Oxcart:

· Access a simple online interface for requesting local permits.
· Paperless permits downloadable to your computer or any mobile device.
· Eliminate tedious paper processes, emailing and scanning.
· Speed the process of permit approvals.
· Feature an online, interactive mapping solution to assist in route selection.
· Online permit approvals are pushed to your email inbox.
· Provide an easy, online payment system (Credit card only – see below)

In addition to the Otsego County Road Commission permitting fee, Oxcart will require a nominal processing fee for each transportation permit and will assess a minimal credit card fee for each permit processed. These charges are as follows:

· Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Diner’s Club – 2.9% of total permitting fee (permit & processing fee combined)
· A $0.30 transaction fee will be added for ALL permits.

To prevent any unnecessary delays, applicants are to ensure that they have a current certificate of insurance – declaration page listing the Otsego County Road Commission as an additional insured party before the permit application will be approved.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at permits@ocrc-mi.org.