Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for South Carolina for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The South Carolina trip permit is valid for 72 hours. The South Carolina fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
South Carolina trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 10 days |
Do you need a South Carolina trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for South Carolina when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for South Carolina, 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 South Carolina permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the South Carolina state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in South Carolina? See South Carolina oversize / overweight permits.
South Carolina trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a South Carolina trip permit valid?
A South Carolina trip permit is valid for 72 hours.
How long is a South Carolina fuel permit valid?
A South Carolina temporary fuel permit is valid for 10 days.
How much does a South Carolina trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the South Carolina state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states