Apportioned Plates
Interstate plates issued under the International Registration Plan (IRP). One registration lets you operate in multiple states, with fees based on the miles you run in each.
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IRPWhat it is
Apportioned plates are the interstate license plates issued under the International Registration Plan (IRP), the registration agreement among U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the Canadian provinces. Instead of registering a truck in every state it travels through, your company registers it once in its base state, and the fee is distributed according to the miles driven in each jurisdiction.
The plate reads "Apportioned" and is issued with a cab card, the document listing every jurisdiction in which the vehicle is authorized to operate. The cab card must be kept in the cab at all times; it is the first document a roadside inspector will request.
What our service includes
- Original IRP application for a new account
- Annual registration and plate renewal
- Adding new vehicles to an existing account
- Deleting vehicles that have been sold or taken out of service
- Plate transfers between vehicles in your fleet
- Estimated mileage by jurisdiction for applicants with no prior history
- Setup and amendment of authorized jurisdictions
- Cab card issuance, corrections and replacements
You need it if
- Your vehicle operates in two or more states
- Your power unit exceeds 26,000 lbs or has three or more axles
- You need to add vehicles or jurisdictions to an existing account
- Your annual IRP registration is due for renewal
What we do
- 1We verify that the filing applies to you before any charge.
- 2We send you the exact document list, with no surprises.
- 3We prepare and submit the file to the agency.
- 4We track its status and notify you as soon as there is a response.
Required documents
- Vehicle title
- USDOT number and company information
- Stamped Schedule 1 from IRS Form 2290
- Estimated mileage by state
How long it takes
Filed with the state. Plates and cab card are issued once the state completes the registration.
If this filing does not apply to you, we will tell you.
Frequently asked questions
What is my base state?
The state where your company has an established place of business, keeps its vehicles and maintains its operational records. For most of our clients, that is Florida.
Can I add states later?
Yes. An amendment is filed on the account and a new cab card is issued listing the updated jurisdictions.
What if I enter a state that is not on my cab card?
You need a temporary trip permit for that state. Operating without one can result in a citation at inspection.
How is the registration fee calculated?
It is based on vehicle weight and the percentage of miles you report in each jurisdiction. First-year registrations use estimated mileage.
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State, trip and fuel permits so your truck operates legally in every state on its route, in addition to IRP and IFTA.