International Registration Plan (IRP)

Motor Carriers

International Registration Plan (IRP)

Are you travelling out of Kentucky?

Are you using a farm-plated vehicle?

Are you hauling over 26,000 pounds (this includes truck, trailer, and load)?

You will not need IRP. If you begin hauling for someone other than yourself, you will need IRP.

Are you hauling over 26,000 pounds (this includes truck, trailer, and load)?

Is your business (or base of operations) physically located in Kentucky?

Will you be picking up AND dropping off in a state other than Kentucky?

Is your business (or base of operations) physically located in Kentucky?

Will you be picking up AND dropping off in a state other than Kentucky?

You must register for an IRP account with Kentucky.
View IRP Requirements

You must contact your base state.
Contact Your Base State

Is your business (or base of operations) physically located in Kentucky?

You will not need IRP.

You must register for an IRP account with Kentucky.
View IRP Requirements

You must contact your base state.
Contact Your Base State

Is your business (or base of operations) physically located in Kentucky?

You will not need IRP.

You must register for an IRP account with Kentucky.
View IRP Requirements

You must contact your base state.
Contact Your Base State

You must register for an IRP account with Kentucky.
View IRP Requirements

You must contact your base state.
Contact Your Base State

You do not need IRP and you can obtain your plate at your County Clerk's office.

Attention all Carriers and Service Providers! There will be an IFTA Educational Forum held in Orlando, Florida, on June 2nd and running through June 6th, where you can gain insights into the fuel tax processes, learn the fundamentals of IFTA and IRP, prepare for a tax return, and more!

INFORMATIONAL PDF

For more information and for updates, please visit www.iftach.org.

International Registration Plan (IRP)

International Registration Plan (IRP)

To print your cab card(s) immediately:

Contact the IRP office:

IRP TRANSACTION REQUIREMENTS

RESOURCES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who needs an apportioned license plate?

What weight apportioned plates are available?

What is a 2290? Do I have to have one?

It’s time to renew my apportioned license plates. What do I need to do?

What is a cab card?

I need to travel to a jurisdiction that is not on my cab card. What should I do?

I’ve lost my plate/cab card. What should I do?

I sold my truck. Can I get a refund?

I sold my truck and bought another one. Can I exchange/transfer the license plates from one to the other?

I sold my truck to my neighbor. Can I exchange/transfer the plate to him?

I just bought a new vehicle. Do I have to pay usage tax on it?

How much does an apportioned license plate cost?

How can I pay for my apportioned license plate?

Can I do IRP transactions on the web?

I’ve obtained a temporary cab card, but I'm afraid to drive my truck without a plate on it. Is this really legal?

I’ve obtained a non-reciprocal temporary permit, but I'm afraid to drive my truck. Is this really legal?

Do I need a decal issued for my IRP Plate?

NEW IRP ACCOUNT

IRP RENEWAL

ADD VEHICLE TO IRP INVENTORY

VEHICLE EXCHANGE/TRANSFER

WEIGHT CHANGE

IRP PLATE REPLACEMENT

UPDATE LEASE- Change Motor Carrier Responsible for Safety (MCRS)

CHANGE IRP ACCOUNT ADDRESS

International Registration Plan (IRP)

International Registration Plan (IRP)

​To print your cab card(s) immediately:

Contact the IRP office:

IRP TRANSACTION REQUIREMENTS

RESOURCES​​

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​

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To print your cab card(s) immediately:

RESOURCES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS