The International Registration Plan (IRP) is an agreement among the United States, District of Columbia and provinces of Canada that recognizes the registration of commercial motor vehicles registered by other jurisdictions. This allows a qualifying commercial vehicle to travel through several jurisdictions with one license plate.
Out-of-the Ordinary Service for Your Out-of-State Trips
If one of your vehicles is traveling interstate and isn’t registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP), you’ll need to order a temporary trip permit.
A trip permit is needed if your vehicle is traveling out of state and any of these apply:
- Your vehicle isn’t registered under IRP
- Your vehicle has 3 or more axles
- Your vehicle has a gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
- Your tow vehicle and trailer have a combined gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
Call 800-231-5266 for a Permit Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll need:
- US DOT and federal ID numbers
- Legal company name and DBA (if applicable)
- Billing address (if different)
- Combined gross registered weight
- License plate expiration date
- Caller name and phone number
- Fax or email to send permit to
- Unit number
- Year and make of vehicle
- Complete VIN
- License plate number and state
- Unit type (tractor, straight truck, etc.)
- States you are ordering permit for
- Date permit needs to be effective
Note that some states may ask for additional information.
Yes. If you require a trip and fuel permit, we will apply for a combo permit when available.
A trip permit grants temporary registration of a commercial or private carrier in a state or province where the carrier is not apportioned (state or province not listed with weight on cab card). If travel is required to a state and a vehicle does not have IFTA and IRP credentials, trip and fuel permits are required. Trip permits are valid for a defined period of time or for a single trip.
A trip permit is needed if your vehicle is traveling out of state, and any of these apply:
- Your vehicle isn’t registered under IRP
- Your vehicle has 3 or more axles
- Your vehicle has a gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
- Your tow vehicle and trailer have a combined gross vehicle or registered weight over 26,000 lbs.
Absolutely! With our user-friendly temporary permit online ordering, you can quickly and easily get exactly the permit you need. If you need further assistance, contact one of our permit specialists at 866-873-6594!
Your vehicle is eligible for a temporary trip permit if:
- It is not an IRP-registered vehicle
- The power unit has 3 or more axles
- The power unit has registered or gross weight of 26,000+ lbs
- The power unit and trailer have a combined gross or registered weight of 26,000+ lbs
Your vehicle is eligible for a temporary fuel permit if:
- It is not an IFTA-registered vehicle
- The power unit has 3 or more axles
- The power unit has 2 axles, and vehicle has gross or registered weight of 26,000+ lbs
- The power unit and trailer have a combined gross or registered weight of 26,000+ lbs
Your vehicle is eligible for permanent IFTA/IRP credentials if:
- The vehicle has 2 axles and exceed 26,000 lbs
- The power unit has 3 or more axles
- The power unit and trailer have a combined weight of 26,000+ lbs
Trip Permit Ordering
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Reviews
"Fast turnaround, knowledgeable staff, they really know how to get things done quickly. It has allowed us to move certain loads,
namely oversize/overweight that we would otherwise not have even attempted due to the operational difficulties of securing
permits for several states."
Sergio
Operations Manager
“When we needed permits, J. J. Keller supplied them quickly and easily. They are easy to receive and forward electronically. When we get stopped for a check, the permits are correct and clear.”
Tom
Engineer
The Go-To Source for Fast Permits
I am able to get trip permits anytime I need enabling me to book loads with confidence.
Hawk
Owner-Operator
“I can call J. J. Keller while I'm on the road and they're always friendly and very helpful. I get my permits emailed to me immediately and can commit to on-time deliveries to our customers.”
Linda
Owner
"Easy to reach, fast service, competitive pricing ... J. J. Keller has kept me out of regulatory issues and keeps our organization compliant with DOT and FMCSA requirements."
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