Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Indiana for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Indiana trip permit is valid for 72 hours (3 days). The Indiana fuel permit is valid for 5 consecutive days.
Indiana trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours (3 days) |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 5 consecutive days |
The 3-day trip permit must be obtained before entering Indiana, and unused permits are not refunded.
Do you need an Indiana trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Indiana when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Indiana, 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 Indiana permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Indiana state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Indiana? See Indiana oversize / overweight permits.
Indiana trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Indiana trip permit valid?
An Indiana trip permit is valid for 72 hours (3 days).
How long is an Indiana fuel permit valid?
An Indiana temporary fuel permit is valid for 5 consecutive days.
How much does an Indiana trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Indiana state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states