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