Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for the Northwest Territories for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day.
Northwest Territories trip & fuel permit rules
| Good to know | NWT is not in IFTA or the National Cab Card Program; the Single Trip Permit serves as the fuel tax permit, and out-of-territory carriers must buy a Registration Permit before they can buy a Single Trip Permit. |
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Commercial carriers over 4,500 kg must hold a valid Registration Permit before entering the NWT. Fuel tax is collected per kilometre through Single Trip Permit applications unless the carrier is an approved Fuel Tax Self Reporter.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your Northwest Territories permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Northwest Territories territorial fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in the Northwest Territories? See Northwest Territories oversize / overweight permits.
Northwest Territories trip & fuel permit questions
What else should I know before driving a truck in the Northwest Territories?
NWT is not in IFTA or the National Cab Card Program; the Single Trip Permit serves as the fuel tax permit, and out-of-territory carriers must buy a Registration Permit before they can buy a Single Trip Permit.
How much does a Northwest Territories trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Northwest Territories territorial fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states