Temporary Trip Permits for Out-of-State Carriers

Dec. 11, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
If your trucking company plans to operate in or through New York but does not have IRP apportioned plates, you must purchase a New York Temporary Trip Permit before entering the state. This permit allows out-of-state carriers to travel legally on New York highways without full registration. This guide explains who needs it, what it covers, how long it's valid, and how to get one quickly.
Temporary Trip Permits in New York

What Is a New York Temporary Trip Permit?

A New York Trip Permit is a temporary registration authorization that allows a vehicle to operate legally in the state when:

  • The truck is not registered under IRP (International Registration Plan)

  • The truck is not apportioned for New York on its IRP cab card

  • The vehicle is unregistered or expired and needs temporary authority

A trip permit substitutes for IRP registration for a short period.

Who Needs a New York Trip Permit?

You need a NY Temporary Trip Permit if:

  • Your truck is based out of state and not apportioned for New York

  • You are a new carrier and your apportioned plates are not yet issued

  • You are hauling a vehicle that requires temporary movement

  • Your IRP credentials are lost, stolen, or unavailable

If you already have IRP plates showing NY on your cab card, you do not need a trip permit.

How Long Is a New York Trip Permit Valid?

A NY Temporary Trip Permit is typically valid for:

 72 hours (3 days)

This gives enough time for interstate carriers to move through or deliver within New York.

Information Needed to Obtain a Trip Permit

Be prepared to provide:

  • Vehicle VIN

  • Plate number & state

  • Truck and trailer year, make, and type

  • USDOT number

  • Carrier information

  • Origin and destination

  • Date and time of travel

Having accurate vehicle data avoids delays or rejections.

Cost of a New York Trip Permit- $115

New York charges a state fee for each permit.
(Your permit service may charge a small processing fee in addition.)

 

How to Get a New York Trip Permit

You have two options:

1. Go to https://www.newyorktruckingonline.com/ or (518) 405-6417

 

When You Must Have the Permit Ready

You must have the permit completed and valid BEFORE entering New York.

If stopped without a permit, you may face:

  • Fines

  • Being ordered off the road

  • Required purchase of an emergency roadside permit

  • Delays in schedule

Trip Permit vs. Other New York Requirements

A trip permit does NOT replace:

  • Oversize/Overweight permits

  • NY Highway Use Tax (HUT)

  • A fuel permit, if you are not IFTA-licensed

  • Thruway-specific approvals (for OS/OW vehicles)

Some carriers must obtain multiple permits before travel.

Summary

A New York Temporary Trip Permit allows out-of-state carriers without IRP credentials to travel legally in the state for up to 72 hours.
It is essential when your truck is not apportioned for New York and is required before entering the state.

 

Source:

 

https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/in-transit-vehicle-permits-temporary-registrations