Temporary trip permits for out-of-state carriers

Dec. 20, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
Temporary trip permits allow out-of-state commercial carriers to legally operate in Oregon without full IRP registration or IFTA credentials. These permits are commonly used for short-term or one-time trips.
Temporary trip permits for Oregon

What Is an Oregon Temporary Trip Permit?

An Oregon Temporary Registration Trip Permit authorizes a vehicle not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) to travel within Oregon for a limited time.

  • Valid for 10 days

  • Issued per vehicle

  • Required for commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs GVW, or vehicles operating commercially

 Who Needs a Temporary Trip Permit?

Out-of-state carriers must obtain a trip permit if they:

  • Are not IRP-registered

  • Are moving freight into, through, or within Oregon

  • Have expired or inactive registration

  • Are making a one-time or infrequent trip

 Even owner-operators and leased vehicles may need one depending on registration status.

 Types of Temporary Permits Often Needed

Out-of-state carriers may need more than one permit, depending on circumstances:

  1. Temporary Registration Trip Permit – replaces IRP

  2. Temporary Fuel Permit – required if not IFTA-licensed

  3. Over-Dimension / Overweight Permit – if exceeding legal size or weight

 How to Apply

You can obtain Oregon temporary trip permits through:

Information typically required:

  • Vehicle & VIN details

  • Carrier name & USDOT number

  • Trip dates and routes

 Validity & Cost

  • Validity: 10 consecutive days

  • Typical cost: Registration trip permits usually start around $143, fuel permits around $100–$300(fees subject to change)

 Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Entering Oregon before the permit is active

  • Assuming IRP or IFTA from another state automatically covers Oregon

  • Forgetting a fuel permit when not IFTA-registered

  • Not carrying a copy of the permit in the vehicle

Penalties may include citations, fines, or being placed out of service.

 Best Practices for Out-of-State Carriers

  • Apply before crossing the Oregon border

  • Double-check dates, VIN, and plate numbers

  • Keep digital and printed copies of permits

  • Use a permit service if hauling oversize/overweight loads

 Final Tip

Temporary trip permits are ideal for occasional or emergency trips, but frequent Oregon operations usually make IRP and IFTA registration more cost-effective.

 

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/trippermit.aspx