Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Ohio for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Ohio trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The Ohio fuel permit is valid for 24 hours (up to 4 permits, 96 consecutive hours).
Ohio trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 24 hours (up to 4 permits, 96 consecutive hours) |
Fuel use single-trip permits are issued in 24-hour periods, with a maximum of four (96 consecutive hours) per vehicle at one time.
Do you need an Ohio trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Ohio when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Ohio, 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 Ohio permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Ohio state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Ohio? See Ohio oversize / overweight permits.
Ohio trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Ohio trip permit valid?
An Ohio trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is an Ohio fuel permit valid?
An Ohio temporary fuel permit is valid for 24 hours (up to 4 permits, 96 consecutive hours).
How much does an Ohio trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Ohio state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states