Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for New York for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The New York trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The New York fuel permit is valid for 72 hours.
New York trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 72 hours |
| Good to know | New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) trip certificate for vehicles over 18,000 lb |
The HUT trip certificate expires at midnight of the third day after issue and is not valid for vehicles carrying automotive fuel.
Do you need a New York trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for New York when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for New York, 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 New York permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New York state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in New York? See New York oversize / overweight permits.
New York trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a New York trip permit valid?
A New York trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a New York fuel permit valid?
A New York temporary fuel permit is valid for 72 hours.
What else should I know before driving a truck in New York?
New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) trip certificate for vehicles over 18,000 lb.
How much does a New York trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New York state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states