ORV Permits

Permit Required

You must have a valid ORV permit to drive a vehicle on the ORV corridor. Only properly inspected and permitted vehicles are allowed. To find out how to get a permit, see the instructions below.

 

The ORV permit office and corridor are open as of June 3, 2020.

 

For the health and safety of National Park Service staff and the ORV community during COVID-19, this year Cape Cod National Seashore will utilize a remote application and payment method for the issuance of Annual ORV Permits.

You may, and you are encouraged to apply for a permit online if you:

• Have had a Cape Cod National Seashore Oversand Vehicle Permit in 2017, 2018, or 2019

AND

• Your permit application is for the same vehicle that was previously registered

You must apply for a permit in person at the Oversand Station if you:

• Have not had a Cape Cod National Seashore Oversand Permit in 2017,2018, or 2019

OR

• You have had a permit but are driving a newly acquired vehicle that has not been permitted previously.

 

Instructions for Remotely Applying

1.)   This application is for Annual Permits only. 7-Day permits must be purchased at the Oversand Station at Race Point
2.)   ALL VEHICLES: Enclose a copy of vehicle registration for each vehicle getting a permit.  If requesting multiple permits please ensure you fill out an application for each vehicle. Permits will not be issued without copies of current/valid registration.
3.)   LEASED VEHICLES: Enclose a copy of proof of lease (eg. lease agreement) showing name and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number.)
4.)   Applications will only be accepted BY MAIL, to:
Cape Cod National Seashore, Attn. Oversand Office, 99 Marconi Site Rd., Wellfleet, MA 02667
5.)   DO NOT enclose a check or cash. An employee from the Oversand Office will contact you by phone to obtain payment information which will be processed at that time. There will be NO CASH payments accepted in 2020.
6.)   Fill out the Cape Cod National Seashore Oversand Vehicle Registration Form legibly and completely.  Please make sure the form is signed by the registered owner of the vehicle.
7.)   Permits are $150.00/season ORV, $225.00 for Self-Contained Vehicles
8.)   We will be conducting random inspections to verify equipment and tire sizes.
9.)   Once the permit application is processed there will be NO REFUNDS issued.
10.)   The permit request may take up to two (2) weeks to process
11.)   2020 permits will be available for pick up at the Oversand Office upon opening.  Notification of opening will occur on our website: go.nps.gov/cacoorv and on the 24 hour information line 508-487-2100 x 0926
 

 

Remote Application Form

Please review all of the requirements listed above to utilize our Annual ORV permit remote application program.

Annual ORV Remote Application Form

 

Learn and Explore

How to Get a Permit in Person

Bring 4-wheel drive and/or self-contained vehicle (SCV) to Off-Road Permit Station at Race Point Beach, Provincetown, MA for a vehicle inspection between April 15 and November 15. If not the owner of the vehicle, you must have a letter of authorization and a copy of the owner's drivers license.

• Have all required safety equipment.
• Show valid driver's license and registration.
• View orientation program.
• Pay permit fee (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Diner's Club.
• Agree to abide by Cape Cod National Seashore regulations and the "Low and Slow" initiative.

Important Links

• Return to the Main ORV Page
• Map of Current Corridor Status
• Mandatory Equipment and Tire Size Requirement
• ORV Corridor Rules and Regulations
• Self-Contained-Vehicle (SCV) Camping
• ORV Corridor Fishing
• ORV Annual Reports

 

Permit Availability

Permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

ORV Office Information

Hours, effective 9/25/20
8 AM to 4 PM
Seven days a week (including all holidays)

Price:
ORV Annual - $150
ORV 7-Day - $50
SCV Annual - $225
SCV 7-Day - $75

There will be up to 400 7-Day permits active at any time and 3000 annual permits available.

Call the Off-Road Information Line for station hours, current driving conditions, closures and other information: (508) 487- 2100, ext. 0926. The direct phone number to the Oversand Office is: [phone], ext. 0927. This office is staffed daily, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, from April 10 through November 15 (8 AM to 4 PM in fall 2020). Off season: From November 15 - April 10, please call the Race Point Ranger Station at [phone], ext. 0928

PERMIT SALES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Oversand Program issues permits in person, on a first-come, first-served basis at the Oversand Station located adjacent to Race Point Beach in Provincetown. Permit sales begin on April 10, 2019. Four hundred (400) weekly permits may be active for any 7-day period during the season. Since 2006, permits have been available throughout the season.

When considering a 7-day permit, be aware that during shorebird nesting season, as protected populations, such as the piping plover and least tern increase, the area of the ORV corridor may decrease significantly, particularly during the months of June and July. The ORV program cannot predict changes in the corridor area, and these changes may happen without warning and/or advance notice. All 7-day permit sales are final. The ORV program does not issue any refunds.

Credit card is the preferred method of payment for all ORV permits. The ORV program does not accept pre-paid debit cards.

 

Rental Vehicles Prohibited

Rental vehicles are never permited on the ORV corridor. There are no exceptions.

 

License and Registration Requirements

Operators:
Registered owners and other operators must have a valid state operator's license; view an educational orientation program each season; and abide by all Seashore and off-road regulations.

Vehicles:
4-Wheel/All Wheel Drive Vehicles or Self-Contained recreational vehicles must have: a valid state registration, inspection sticker, insurance, tires meeting standards outlined in this brochure and all required accessory equipment. Rental vehicles are never allowed on the ORV corridor.