Alabama IRP & IFTA (AL Trip & Fuel)


The Alabama DMV offers 7 day trip permits authorizing travel in Alabama for any vehicle that is subject to the International Registration Plan (IRP) and 7 day fuel permits for any vehicle that is subject to the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) but is not registered under these programs.

Do I Need a Trip and/or Fuel Permit?

Required for carriers based outside of Alabama that do not have IRP plates or an IFTA sticker.

Must have prior to entry into Alabama and is valid in Alabama only.

State Pricing for Trip Permits

Alabama Trip Permit - $64.60

Expiration Time - 7 days, upon expiration of 7 days from the effective time shown, this permit is void.

Coast2Coast and the State of Alabama does not provide refunds once permit is issued.

State Pricing for Fuel Permits

Alabama Fuel Permit - $64.60

Expiration Time - 7 days, upon expiration of 7 days from the effective time shown, this permit is void.

Coast2Coast and the State of Alabama does not provide refunds once permit is issued.

When is an IRP and / or IFTA Permit Required?

  • Carrier operates in two or more jurisdictions.

  • The power unit licensing weight is 26,001 lbs., or higher.

  • The power unit has more than two axles regardless of licensed weight.

  • The power unit is used in combination and the said combination is 26,001 lbs. or higher.

Permits are vehicle specific.

Permits are valid for 7 days [trip] and 7 days [fuel] or 7 day combo trip & fuel.

Instant Permits

Instant Permits offers you a safe, secure, and immediate way to obtain your temporary fuel and trip permits. All you need is access to the Internet and you can purchase your temporary permits online. Simply download and print your permit, or we can email or fax it to you. You can also buy trip permits online using the same quick and easy method.

Benefits

Instant Permits provides a fast and easy way to obtain your Trip and Fuel permits. Not in your office? No problem, with Instant Permits you can get your permits sent where ever you need. Instant Permits also provides access to all of your past orders for record keeping.

Permit Sample

Alabama Permit Example

Required Information for Obtaining an Instant Permit

By state law, both company and vehicle information are required to obtain an instant permit.

Company

  • Company Name

  • Address

  • City

  • State

  • Zip

Vehicle

  • Owner/Lessee

  • VIN

  • Operator/Driver

  • Make

  • Year

  • License #

  • Base State

  • Unit #