What is IRP? The International Registration Plan is an agreement among 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 10 Canadian provinces. The plan simplifies the process of fee collection and disbursement. The IRP requires only one apportioned plate for each vehicle in the fleet.
Under the IRP, motor carriers pay fees to their base jurisdiction. The fees are then disbursed to each jurisdiction on the carrier’s route.
Motor carriers can apply to their base jurisdiction for the apportioned IRP plates.
Determining a Base Jurisdiction
Specific guidelines are in place for claiming a base jurisdiction. A base jurisdiction is a state or province where the motor carrier has an established place of business. An established place of business should meet these qualifications:
- Is a building or office owned or leased by the applicant.
- Must be open during regular business hours.
- More than one permanent employee conducts trucking-related business at the location.
- Dispatching originates from the base state.
- Operational records are on-site or readily available.
After establishing a base jurisdiction, the next step is to apply for IRP plates. Base jurisdiction contact information is available here. But, first, you must determine if your vehicle meets IRP qualifications.
IRP Vehicle Qualifications
An IRP qualified vehicle is one that transports property or persons for hire across state lines. Also, the vehicle must meet these qualifications:
- two axles and a gross vehicle weight that exceeds 26,000 pounds, or
- three or more axles regardless of weight, or
- is used in combination with another vehicle with a combined weight that exceeds 26,000 pounds.
Government vehicles, recreational vehicles, and vehicles displaying restricted tags are exempt.
Cost of IRP Plates
IRP fees differ by state and can include the following:
- Miles accrued in the state
- Insurance fees
- Taxes
- Title fees
- Gross vehicle weight
- Processing fees
The cost of an apportioned plate is the miles traveled in a jurisdiction divided by the total miles traveled. To determine the cost per vehicle, multiply the apportioned percentage by the jurisdiction’s annual fee. Here is an example:
A CMV with a GVW of 80,000 pounds travels a total of 25,000 miles each in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. IRP collects a total of $1,580.75 from the carrier. The District of Columbia keeps an apportioned amount of $581.25 The other jurisdictions get the balance as shown here:
| State | Mileage | Percent | Full Year Fee | Apportioned Fee | ||
| DC | 25,000 | 25% | x | $2,325.00 | = | $ 581.25 |
| DE | 25,000 | 25% | x | $1,390.00 | = | $ 347.50 |
| MD | 25,000 | 25% | x | $1,280.00 | = | $ 320.00 |
| VA | 25,000 | 25% | x | $1,328.00 | = | $ 332.00 |
| Total | 100,000 | 100% | $1,580.75 |
Of course, each state’s rates will differ from those above. Contact your base jurisdiction for current rate information.
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