Apportioned plates
IRP Apportioned Registration
The International Registration Plan lets one set of plates cover multiple jurisdictions, with registration fees apportioned by the miles you run in each.
When apportioned plates make sense
- You operate qualified vehicles in two or more IRP jurisdictions.
- You run interstate often enough that trip permits become expensive or impractical.
- You are adding power units to an existing interstate fleet.
Opening an IRP account
- Established place of business or residency proof in your base jurisdiction.
- USDOT number and, where required, operating authority.
- Vehicle details: VIN, make, year, declared gross weight, purchase information.
- Estimated or actual distance by jurisdiction for the reporting period.
- Proof of insurance and, in some jurisdictions, heavy vehicle use tax proof.
Renewals and mid-year changes
Renewal is annual and based on actual distance traveled per jurisdiction during the reporting period, so your mileage records directly drive what you pay.
Adding a unit, increasing declared weight, or adding a jurisdiction mid-year usually requires a supplement to your account and updated cab cards before the change takes effect.
What we do
We help you decide whether apportioning or trip permits fit your operation, then connect you with an independent provider to open the account, add units, or process renewals. Registration fees are paid to the jurisdiction; service fees are separate.
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Send the details and an independent provider will follow up with what is required, timing, and pricing.
Who we are — and who we are not
DOT-Permits.com is an independent commercial information and referral service. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, or any state DOT.
Any service fee we or a partner provider charge is separate from, and in addition to, government permit fees, taxes, and filing fees charged by state or federal agencies.
Permit requirements, fees, routing rules, and processing times change frequently and vary by state, route, load, and season. Information on this site is general in nature, may not be current, and is not legal or regulatory advice. Always confirm details with the issuing state agency before moving a load.