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