Same-Day IRP Plates & Cab Card
Filings by regular service providers currently take 6-8 weeks. Through our ICP authorization, most filings are completed within 10 business days (15 for new registrations).
Authorized through the California DMV Interstate Carrier Program (ICP) to process IRP registrations and issue apportioned plates, cab cards and registration decals.
Get your California apportioned plates and cab card issued due to the busiest period for California DMV, currently in up to 10 business days (15 for new registrations).
IRP Registration Services is authorized through the California DMV Interstate Carrier Program (ICP), allowing us to process California IRP registrations directly and issue apportioned plates and cab cards from our office.
Skip the DMV paperwork and long processing times. Our California IRP specialists handle the entire registration process for you.
Free quote · No obligation · Takes about 2 minutes
The International Registration Plan (IRP) is an agreement among 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and all 10 Canadian provinces, which allows commercial vehicles to operate in multiple jurisdictions with one apportioned license plate and one annual registration. Instead of purchasing separate permits for every state they travel through, carriers register once in their base state and pay registration fees proportional to the miles traveled in each jurisdiction.
If your truck operates across state lines and meets weight requirements, you will likely need IRP registration in California.
You typically need apportioned plates California requires if your vehicle:
Vehicles that meet these requirements must obtain CA IRP registration and operate with California apportioned license plates. Without proper IRP California registration, carriers may face fines, out-of-service orders, or enforcement actions.
IRP Registration Services is operated by DOT Operating Authority, Inc., a compliance services provider based in Burbank, California. Through the California DMV Interstate Carrier Program (ICP), we are authorized to process IRP registrations and issue apportioned plates and cab cards - helping carriers receive their credentials faster than traditional filing methods.
Filings by regular service providers currently take 6-8 weeks. Through our ICP authorization, most filings are completed within 10 business days (15 for new registrations).
IRP Registration Services is authorized to process IRP transactions and issue apportioned registration credentials. Your California IRP Registration is processed through an authorized system, ensuring accurate filings, faster approvals and full compliance with California commercial vehicle registration requirements.
We handle the entire California IRP process, including IRP registration and apportioned plates, IRP renewal California carriers require, IFTA registration and decals and California CARB compliance guidance. You don’t need to deal with multiple agencies; our team manages everything for you. The service is fully online with live phone support
Commercial vehicles registered under California IRP receive several plates and validation stickers that confirm the vehicle is properly registered for interstate operation. These credentials include apportioned license plates, CVRA weight decals, year stickers, month stickers and apportioned validation stickers - verifying the vehicle’s registration status, declared operating weight and authorized jurisdictions. IRP Registration Services is authorized to provide all these credentials.
IRP apportioned license plates are issued to commercial vehicles operating in multiple jurisdictions. They indicate that the vehicle is registered for interstate travel and that registration fees are apportioned among the jurisdictions where the vehicle operates. Apportioned plates use prefixes such as EP or ZP. These plates must be displayed on the vehicle and are issued together with a cab card.
The CVRA year sticker shows the year for which the commercial vehicle registration is valid. Under California’s Commercial Vehicle Registration Act (CVRA), commercial vehicles must display this year sticker along with their registration plates to confirm that the registration is current. The year sticker is typically placed on the license plate and corresponds to the vehicle’s registration period.
CVRA weight decals indicate the declared operating weight of the commercial vehicle under the CVRA system. These decals confirm that the vehicle operator has paid the appropriate registration fees based on its gross or combined gross weight. California commercial vehicles may operate under different weight ranges, often from 15,000 pounds up to 80,000 pounds.
The month sticker shows the month in which the vehicle registration expires. California uses month validation stickers ranging from January through December, helping quickly identify when the vehicle’s registration must be renewed. The month sticker works together with the year sticker to confirm that the vehicle registration is valid for the current registration cycle.
Apportioned Plate Stickers are validation stickers issued alongside IRP plates. These stickers confirm that the vehicle’s apportioned registration has been issued for the current registration year and is authorized under the IRP system. They are typically renewed annually along with the vehicle’s IRP registration and are required for vehicles operating in multiple states under apportioned registration.
Three easy steps to get your California apportioned plates, currently within 10 business days.
Submit a short request form online. It takes less than 2 minutes and provides a free quote with no obligation.
Our team prepares and files your California IRP registration, including any required IFTA registration, compliance documents and DMV submissions.
As a DMV-verified agent, we can process registrations immediately and provide your IRP plates and California cab card, currently within 10 business days.
From first-time filings to renewals, fleet updates and trip permits - the full IRP compliance lifecycle, processed by an ICP-authorized agent.
Because we are a DMV-verified California IRP agent, we process your California IRP registration directly instead of mailing it to the DMV. New registrations are typically completed in 2-4 business days once all documents are submitted, and once you are in our ICP system, subsequent processes such as weight increases and cab card reissues are done within 1-2 business days. During the California DMV peak season, processing can take up to 10 business days for most processes and up to 15 business days for new registrations. Most IRP brokers require 6-8 weeks because they must send applications to the DMV for processing.
A California apportioned license plate is a commercial plate issued under the International Registration Plan (IRP). It allows trucks to legally operate across multiple states and Canadian provinces with one registration and one plate, instead of purchasing separate permits for each jurisdiction. These plates are commonly called IRP plates, California apportioned plates or CA commercial plates. They are required for many interstate commercial vehicles.
You typically need CA apportioned plates if your vehicle operates in two or more states, has two axles and a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, has three or more axles regardless of weight, is used for interstate commercial transportation. Vehicles meeting these requirements must register under the California International Registration Plan (IRP).
A California cab card is a document issued with your IRP registration. It lists the states and provinces where your vehicle is authorized to operate. Drivers must keep the cab card inside the vehicle at all times while operating under IRP. If your fleet changes or a vehicle is added, the cab card must be updated.
To apply for apportioned plates in California, carriers must submit an IRP application, vehicle ownership documentation, proof of insurance, mileage estimates by jurisdiction, and vehicle weight information. Our IRP registration services team prepares and submits the entire application on your behalf, helping carriers obtain their California IRP registration without dealing directly with DMV paperwork.
An IRP registration provides permanent apportioned registration, allowing your truck to operate in multiple states throughout the year. A trip permit is a temporary permit allowing limited travel in a state for a short period. For trucks operating interstate regularly, IRP registration in California is usually the better long-term solution.
In most cases, yes. If your vehicle operates interstate and meets IRP requirements, you will also need IFTA fuel tax registration. IFTA allows carriers to report fuel taxes for multiple states through a single quarterly filing. Our team can handle both IFTA registration and California IRP registration.
California carriers must complete IRP renewal annually to keep their apportioned license plates valid. The renewal process includes updating mileage records, verifying vehicle information, submitting renewal forms, and paying apportioned registration fees. We help carriers complete their IRP renewal California process quickly and accurately to avoid registration lapses.
Yes. Our team helps both owner-operators and fleets manage their California commercial vehicle registration, including new IRP accounts, adding vehicles to IRP fleets, IRP renewal, updating California cab cards and other services. We also assist with IFTA registration and CARB compliance guidance.
Our California IRP specialists are ready to help. Call us now or complete the form, and we will assist you in obtaining your apportioned plates and cab card quickly and efficiently so your truck can stay compliant and on the road.