The International Registration Plan lets one set of apportioned plates cover you across every U.S. state and Canadian province you run in, with registration fees split according to the miles you actually drive in each jurisdiction. It replaces the old system of buying separate registration in every state.
Renewal is annual, and it lives or dies on your mileage records. Your base jurisdiction calculates what you owe from the distance you report for the reporting period, so a sloppy mileage schedule means either overpaying for miles you never drove or facing an assessment during an audit. We reconcile your trip records, prepare the mileage schedule, file the renewal and get your cab cards back to you before your current credentials expire.
If you are opening a new IRP account rather than renewing an existing one, we handle that too — the process is similar, but first-year accounts use estimated distance instead of actual mileage.
What you get
- Mileage schedules reconciled, not just copied
- We catch missing 2290 or insurance proof before the state rejects your filing
- New IRP account setup as well as renewals
- Fleet accounts welcome — one unit or fifty
Who needs this
- Power units operating in two or more IRP jurisdictions
- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds
- Any power unit with three or more axles, regardless of weight
- Combinations exceeding 26,000 pounds gross weight
- Carriers based in any U.S. state — we file with your base jurisdiction
What to bring
Have these ready and we can usually turn things around without a second round of questions.
- Current cab card and registration
- Mileage records for the reporting period (trip sheets, ELD reports, or IFTA summaries)
- Proof of active insurance
- Stamped Schedule 1 from your Form 2290 filing
- USDOT number and, if applicable, MC number
- Vehicle titles or lease agreements for any units being added
- Proof of an established place of business in your base state
How the process works
- 1
Send us your records
Email or drop off your current cab card, mileage records and 2290 Schedule 1. We will tell you within a day if anything is missing.
- 2
We build the mileage schedule
We reconcile your trip data jurisdiction by jurisdiction and flag gaps before the state sees them — this is where most renewals go wrong.
- 3
Review and approve
You get the fee breakdown and mileage summary to review before anything is submitted. No surprises on the invoice.
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We file and follow up
We submit the renewal, track it through processing, and get your cab cards and credentials into your hands.
Turnaround
Most renewals are prepared within 1–2 business days of receiving complete records. State processing time varies by season — file early, renewals stack up near the deadline.
IRP Renewal — frequently asked questions
When does my IRP registration need to be renewed?
IRP accounts renew annually, on a schedule set by your base jurisdiction — the exact window varies by state. Filing early matters everywhere: processing slows noticeably as the deadline approaches. We recommend starting as soon as your renewal packet becomes available so there is room to fix any mileage or documentation issues.
What happens if I report the wrong mileage?
Under-reporting miles in a jurisdiction can trigger an assessment plus penalties if you are audited, and IRP accounts are audited on a rolling basis. Over-reporting simply means you pay more than you owe. Either way the fix is the same: keep complete trip records year-round and reconcile them before filing rather than estimating.
Can I renew if I have not filed my Form 2290 yet?
No. Proof of Heavy Highway Use Tax payment — the stamped Schedule 1 — is required before apportioned registration will be issued for vehicles at or above 55,000 pounds taxable gross weight. We can file your 2290 and your IRP renewal together so the sequencing works out.
Do I need IRP if I only run inside my own state?
No. IRP applies to interstate operation. A carrier operating exclusively within one state registers through that state's standard commercial registration and, if operating for hire, needs that state's intrastate authority instead — in Illinois that means the Illinois Commerce Commission.
What is a cab card and why does it matter?
The cab card is the credential that must be carried in the vehicle. It lists the jurisdictions you are registered to operate in and the weight you are registered for. Operating in a jurisdiction not listed on your cab card, or above your registered weight, is a violation that can be cited at a roadside inspection or weigh station.