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