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