Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Quebec for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Quebec trip permit is valid for 10 days. The Quebec fuel permit is valid for one trip (certificate for occasional trips).
Quebec trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | One trip (certificate for occasional trips) |
A trip permit is required for heavy vehicles (GVWR 4,500 kg or more) registered in another province, territory or U.S. state carrying goods or passengers in Quebec, unless IRP-registered with Quebec fees paid. Carriers subject to IFTA without a licence need a certificate for occasional trips before every trip, kept in the vehicle.
Do you need a Quebec trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Quebec when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Quebec, 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 Quebec permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Quebec provincial fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Quebec? See Quebec oversize / overweight permits.
Quebec trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Quebec trip permit valid?
A Quebec trip permit is valid for 10 days.
How long is a Quebec fuel permit valid?
A Quebec temporary fuel permit is valid for one trip (certificate for occasional trips).
How much does a Quebec trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Quebec provincial fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states