Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Washington for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Washington trip permit is valid for 3 consecutive days. The Washington fuel permit is valid for 3 consecutive days.
Washington trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 3 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | 3 consecutive days |
A vehicle may use no more than 3 trip permits in any 30-day period.
Do you need a Washington trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Washington when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Washington, 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 Washington permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Washington state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Washington? See Washington oversize / overweight permits.
Washington trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Washington trip permit valid?
A Washington trip permit is valid for 3 consecutive days.
How long is a Washington fuel permit valid?
A Washington temporary fuel permit is valid for 3 consecutive days.
How much does a Washington trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Washington state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states