Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for New Brunswick for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The New Brunswick trip permit is valid for 5 consecutive days. The New Brunswick fuel permit is valid for 7 days (may be extended on request in some circumstances).
New Brunswick trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 5 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 7 days (may be extended on request in some circumstances) |
A commercial trip permit is required for vehicles registered in another jurisdiction unless they are IRP-registered. Non-NB carriers running qualified vehicles without a valid IFTA licence and decals need a vehicle-specific single trip fuel permit, kept in the vehicle during travel in the province.
Do you need a New Brunswick trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for New Brunswick when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for New Brunswick, 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 province. 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 New Brunswick permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Brunswick provincial fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in New Brunswick? See New Brunswick oversize / overweight permits.
New Brunswick trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a New Brunswick trip permit valid?
A New Brunswick trip permit is valid for 5 consecutive days.
How long is a New Brunswick fuel permit valid?
A New Brunswick temporary fuel permit is valid for 7 days (may be extended on request in some circumstances).
How much does a New Brunswick trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Brunswick provincial fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states