Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for South Dakota for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The South Dakota trip permit is valid for a single trip. The South Dakota fuel permit is valid for one trip into or through the state (it expires when the vehicle leaves South Dakota).
South Dakota trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | Single trip |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | One trip into or through the state (it expires when the vehicle leaves South Dakota) |
The fuel permit must be obtained before entering the state, and the single-trip commercial permit is only valid if the vehicle also carries another form of licence.
Do you need a South Dakota trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for South Dakota when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for South Dakota, 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 Dakota permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the South Dakota state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in South Dakota? See South Dakota oversize / overweight permits.
South Dakota trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a South Dakota trip permit valid?
A South Dakota trip permit is valid for a single trip.
How long is a South Dakota fuel permit valid?
A South Dakota temporary fuel permit is valid for one trip into or through the state (it expires when the vehicle leaves South Dakota).
How much does a South Dakota trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the South Dakota state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states