Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for District of Columbia for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The District of Columbia trip permit is valid for 6 days.
District of Columbia trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 6 days |
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The trip permit must stay on the vehicle while it is in the District and covers only the vehicle listed on it.
Do you need a District of Columbia trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for District of Columbia when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the District of Columbia state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in District of Columbia? See District of Columbia oversize / overweight permits.
District of Columbia trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a District of Columbia trip permit valid?
A District of Columbia trip permit is valid for 6 days.
How much does a District of Columbia trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the District of Columbia state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states