IRP Registration: Apportioned Plates Explained

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IRP lets you register your truck once with your base state and run in all member jurisdictions.

Who needs IRP

Generally, vehicles used in two or more jurisdictions with a weight over 26,000 lbs, or with three or more axles, need apportioned plates.

Your registration fees are divided between jurisdictions based on the distance you travel in each one. You apply with your base state's IRP office.

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Distance records by jurisdiction support both IRP and IFTA. An ELD that tracks state miles makes this much easier.

Sources: International Registration Plan. Last updated 2026-10-29. Rules change; always confirm with the official source.

ELD, fuel, factoring and insurance tools for owner-operators and small fleets, in one place.

$15/driver/month after trial. ELD hardware $150.