IRP / Apportioned Registration
IRP (International Registration Plan) lets you register a vehicle once in your base jurisdiction and pay apportioned registration fees based on the miles you run in each state, instead of registering separately everywhere you operate.
Start with your USDOT number
We'll confirm where you stand before anything else happens.
- We pull up your carrier record
- We show you what needs attention, in plain English
- Nothing gets filed or charged until you approve it
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You don't have to use us. You can complete this yourself directly with your base jurisdiction's IRP office. Our fee is for preparing and filing it on your behalf.
Who typically needs this
- Carriers operating power units in two or more IRP member jurisdictions
- Fleets adding vehicles or expanding into new states
What DOT Compliance Partner handles
- Setting up or updating your IRP account
- Calculating apportioned fees based on your fleet and mileage
- Filing your registration and renewals with your base jurisdiction
What we'll need from you
- USDOT number
- Vehicle details (VIN, weight, purchase price)
- Mileage by jurisdiction, estimated or actual
How it works
- 01
We review your operation
We confirm your base jurisdiction and which states you need to be registered in.
- 02
We calculate your apportioned fees
Fees are based on your fleet and the miles you run in each state.
- 03
We file your registration
We submit it to your base jurisdiction and confirm once it's active.
Deadlines & renewal
IRP registration generally renews annually, on a schedule set by your base jurisdiction.
Common mistakes
- Misreporting mileage by jurisdiction, which can trigger an audit
- Missing the renewal window and having plates flagged invalid
- Not updating IRP after adding or removing vehicles from the fleet
Related services
Ready to get started?
Enter your USDOT number or talk to our compliance team.
DOT Compliance Partner is a private third-party service provider and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, the UCR Plan, or any other government agency.