Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Michigan for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Michigan trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Michigan fuel permit is valid for 5 consecutive days.
Michigan trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 5 consecutive days |
The fuel trip permit is limited to carriers that enter Michigan no more than 3 times per calendar year.
Do you need a Michigan trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Michigan when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Michigan, 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 Michigan permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Michigan state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Michigan? See Michigan oversize / overweight permits.
Michigan trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Michigan trip permit valid?
A Michigan trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a Michigan fuel permit valid?
A Michigan temporary fuel permit is valid for 5 consecutive days.
How much does a Michigan trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Michigan state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states