Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Idaho for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Idaho trip permit is valid for 120 hours. The Idaho fuel permit is valid for 120 hours.
Idaho trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 120 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 120 hours |
The 120-hour permit can be bought in place of registration and/or IFTA, and temporary registration permits are limited to 3 per vehicle per calendar year.
Do you need an Idaho trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Idaho when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Idaho, 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 Idaho permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Idaho state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Idaho? See Idaho oversize / overweight permits.
Idaho trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Idaho trip permit valid?
An Idaho trip permit is valid for 120 hours.
How long is an Idaho fuel permit valid?
An Idaho temporary fuel permit is valid for 120 hours.
How much does an Idaho trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Idaho state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states