Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for California for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The California trip permit is valid for 4 consecutive days. The California fuel permit is valid for 4 consecutive days.
California trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 4 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 4 consecutive days |
For non-gasoline vehicles, the California Fuel Trip Permit number must be written on the REG 41 trip permit and both carried together.
Do you need a California trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for California when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for California, and a temporary fuel permit when it has no IFTA licence. The fuel permit applies when the total weight or the registered weight is over 11,797 kg (26,000 lb), or when the truck or tractor has more than 2 axles; the weight that triggers a trip permit can differ by state. You can order the two permits together or separately.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your California permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the California state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in California? See California oversize / overweight permits.
California trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a California trip permit valid?
A California trip permit is valid for 4 consecutive days.
How long is a California fuel permit valid?
A California temporary fuel permit is valid for 4 consecutive days.
How much does a California trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the California state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states