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Apportioned License Plate By State
Under the International Registration Plan (IRP), carriers register through their base jurisdiction - the state where their business is based or primarily operates. That state collects registration fees and distributes them to all other IRP jurisdictions you plan to travel through.

To register, you file your IRP application in your base state and report estimated mileage and weight for each jurisdiction you will operate in. Once approved, you’ll get one apportioned plate and a Cab Card listing all authorized states or provinces with their weight limits.

These credentials permit your truck to legally travel through 48 U.S. states (excluding Hawaii and Alaska), Washington D.C., and most Canadian provinces without separate registration in each area. Find your jurisdiction’s official site here, and contact us when you’re ready to learn how we can speed up the process.
IRP Registration Service in Trucking
IRP stands for International Registration Plan, an agreement among the 48 contiguous U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 10 Canadian provinces. It was designed to simplify how commercial carriers register their vehicles to operate across multiple jurisdictions.

Under IRP, instead of registering and paying separate fees in each state or province you drive through, you register in your home (base) state. That state issues your apportioned license plate and a cab card, which lists all the jurisdictions you're authorized to operate in.
International Registration Plan
When you renew your truck’s registration, the fee usually goes to your home state to maintain roads and highways. That works fine for local drivers—but what about those who cross multiple states?

That’s where the International Registration Plan (IRP) comes in. It lets interstate truckers pay registration fees that are fairly split across all the states they travel. With IRP Registration Services, you can file online and make sure everything’s properly apportioned
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International Fuel Tax Agreement
Fuel taxes are another big way states collect revenue from truckers but things get tricky when trucks buy fuel in one state and drive through others.

That’s where the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) comes in. With an IFTA license and decals, truckers file quarterly reports that break down fuel use by state. This way, fuel taxes are fairly shared based on miles driven, not just where you filled up.
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Temporary Trip Permit
If you mostly drive in your home state and only cross state lines occasionally, you don’t need full interstate registration. A trip permit lets you operate legally in another state for a few days: simple, legal, and cost-effective.

These permits are issued by each state for a flat fee and help you stay compliant without the hassle of full IRP registration. If you only leave your base state once or twice a year, a trip permit is usually a smarter choice than registering under the International Registration Plan (IRP)
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Benefits of Apportioned Plates (IRP)
Efficiency
Simplified fee payments. With IRP, you pay registration fees to your base state only. That state takes care of splitting the fees with other jurisdictions - no more juggling separate permits or registrations.
Freedom to Operate
Travel across multiple states legally. Apportioned plates allow you to operate in any IRP jurisdiction without needing individual trip permits for each state. Perfect for long-haul and interstate carriers.
Legitimacy & Compliance
Stay compliant and avoid fines. An IRP cab card proves your vehicle is registered properly across jurisdictions. This helps prevent fines, out-of-service orders, or inspection issues at weigh stations.
Growth Opportunities
Expand your routes and business. Once registered under IRP, your vehicle is cleared to operate in 48 states and parts of Canada. That means more job opportunities, broader client reach, and greater revenue potential.
How to Renew Your IRP Registration
When renewing your IRP registration, fees are calculated based on the total miles your fleet traveled in each jurisdiction during the previous year, as well as vehicle weight. These fees cover the cost of road maintenance and vary by state or province. It’s important to pay your renewal fees on time to avoid penalties or interruptions in your registration. If you want to make the renewal process easier, IRP Registration Services offers full support for fee calculation and payment, helping you stay compliant without the hassle
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