Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Iowa for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Iowa trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Iowa fuel permit is valid for 72 consecutive hours or until leaving the state, whichever comes first.
Iowa trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 72 consecutive hours or until leaving the state, whichever comes first |
The fuel permit ends when the truck leaves Iowa, so a new one is needed to re-enter.
Do you need an Iowa trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Iowa when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Iowa, 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 Iowa permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Iowa state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Iowa? See Iowa oversize / overweight permits.
Iowa trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Iowa trip permit valid?
An Iowa trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is an Iowa fuel permit valid?
An Iowa temporary fuel permit is valid for 72 consecutive hours or until leaving the state, whichever comes first.
How much does an Iowa trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Iowa state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states