Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Minnesota for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Minnesota trip permit is valid for 120 hours. The Minnesota fuel permit is valid for 120 hours.
Minnesota trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 120 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 120 hours |
Only one trip permit may be issued to a vehicle within a 30-day period, up to 80,000 lbs.
Do you need a Minnesota trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Minnesota when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Minnesota, 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 Minnesota permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Minnesota state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Minnesota? See Minnesota oversize / overweight permits.
Minnesota trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Minnesota trip permit valid?
A Minnesota trip permit is valid for 120 hours.
How long is a Minnesota fuel permit valid?
A Minnesota temporary fuel permit is valid for 120 hours.
How much does a Minnesota trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Minnesota state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states