Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Ontario for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Ontario trip permit is valid for 10 calendar days.
Ontario trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 10 calendar days |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Laden commercial vehicles have no limit on the number of Special Permits per year; other vehicles are limited to two within 365 days per VIN. |
Ontario's Special Permit covers commercial vehicles carrying goods or being relocated. The single trip fuel permit is for carriers without an IFTA licence and covers one vehicle on one journey.
Do you need an Ontario trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Ontario when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Ontario, 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 Ontario permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Ontario provincial fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Ontario? See Ontario oversize / overweight permits.
Ontario trip & fuel permit questions
How long is an Ontario trip permit valid?
An Ontario trip permit is valid for 10 calendar days.
What else should I know before driving a truck in Ontario?
Laden commercial vehicles have no limit on the number of Special Permits per year; other vehicles are limited to two within 365 days per VIN.
How much does an Ontario trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Ontario provincial fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states