Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Newfoundland and Labrador for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Newfoundland and Labrador fuel permit is valid for one trip.
Newfoundland and Labrador trip & fuel permit rules
| Fuel permit validity | One trip |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Single trip commercial registration is limited to a maximum of 3 trips per year per vehicle. |
Commercial vehicles must be IRP-registered, under 11,794 kg and registered in another Canadian province, or hold single trip registration. Any motor vehicle not registered with IFTA must buy a per-trip fuel tax permit.
Do you need a Newfoundland and Labrador trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Newfoundland and Labrador when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 Newfoundland and Labrador permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Newfoundland and Labrador? See Newfoundland and Labrador oversize / overweight permits.
Newfoundland and Labrador trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Newfoundland and Labrador fuel permit valid?
A Newfoundland and Labrador temporary fuel permit is valid for one trip.
What else should I know before driving a truck in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Single trip commercial registration is limited to a maximum of 3 trips per year per vehicle.
How much does a Newfoundland and Labrador trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states