Individuals who request Alabama trip and fuel permits for their motor carrier or a commercial vehicle can now get them through the Alabama Department of Revenue’s (ADOR) new trip permitting system. You can log in to this system on the department’s Web site at www.revenue.alabama.gov. This site is authorized since it is developed by Alabama Interactive.

Before operating interstate, the qualified vehicle that is subjected to the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) must get its fuel license and decals. If your qualified vehicle doesn’t have an IFTA license for a member jurisdiction you have planned to travel through, you can apply for IRP trip permit and IFTA fuel permit. To obtain a trip permit, your vehicle must operate in more than one jurisdiction (interstate) and have an exceeding weight of 26,000 lbs or have three or more axles on the power unit.

You can obtain an IRP trip permit and IFTA fuel permit (valid for seven days) at $20 each. If you wish to purchase both, pay $40. Since you file electronically, the system will charge $4 for each transaction. You can pay your taxes online via your Visa or Mastercard and can receive the payment receipts via email (upon carrier’s request). Vehicles exceeding the gross weight limitations and those that are not registered under IRP or IFTA must obtain a permits before entering a jurisdiction.

Trip Permits

To operate the vehicle in a state where it is not registered under IRP, the vehicle owner must hold a trip permit before entering that jurisdiction. This permit is temporary and issued in lieu of IRP credentials.

Fuel Permits

Fuel permits must be obtained if your vehicle is not registered under IFTA of the state that you decide to travel through. These permits must be kept securely and must be shown before entering the jurisdiction where you are not properly permitted.

Oversize and Overweight Permits

If you are operating an over-dimensional or overweight vehicle, you must obtain a permit authorizing movement according to its configurations.