Last Update: August 24, 2026

Temporary Permits for Private or Commercial Vehicles in New York

Limited-operation authority in New York is split among several credentials, each issued by a different agency: in-transit permits from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), temporary authorities for apportioned fleets, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) licenses and decals from the Department of Taxation and Finance, and special hauling permits and divisible load permits from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).

What Is a Temporary Vehicle Permit in New York?

For private vehicles, the most commonly referenced temporary credential is the in-transit permit, which the DMV defines as a temporary registration issued for limited operation when permanent plates cannot be issued immediately. Vehicle and Traffic Law § 401-a authorizes the DMV to issue in-transit permits for vehicles to be licensed either inside or outside the state, with a maximum validity period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.

For commercial operations, the temporary credentials most often referenced are:

• An IRP Temporary Authority (TA) for fleet changes processed before permanent apportioned credentials are issued.
• An IFTA trip permit for qualified motor vehicles operating in more than one IFTA jurisdiction without an IFTA license.
• A special hauling permit or divisible load overweight permit for extra-legal size or weight.

Who May Need a Temporary Permit

An in-transit permit or other temporary credential may be required in the following situations:

• A private vehicle has been purchased in another state and must be transported to New York for registration and titling.
• A vehicle purchased in New York must be transported to a location outside the state for registration in that jurisdiction.
• A private vehicle must be moved from one location in New York to another for registration or titling (intrastate).
• An apportioned commercial vehicle is being added to a fleet, transferred between fleets, or placed under a new weight class before permanent IRP credentials can be issued.
• A qualified motor vehicle will operate in two or more IFTA jurisdictions, and the carrier does not hold a current IFTA license.
• A vehicle or load exceeds the legal size or weight limits set by Vehicle and Traffic Law § 385.

Private Vehicle Temporary Tags in New York

In New York, the temporary registration credential for a private motor vehicle is the in-transit permit, valid for 30 days.

The DMV recognizes three operational variants of the in-transit permit:

• Interstate in-transit permit — transports a New York-purchased vehicle to a location outside New York for registration in another state.
• Intrastate in-transit permit — transports a vehicle from one location in New York to another for registration in New York.
• Out-of-state in-transit permit for a non-NY resident — permits an applicant who is not a New York resident to obtain a permit for transport, typically for a vehicle purchased in New York and being moved out of state.

A separate, related credential category is the transporter plate, issued to registered dealers and to persons engaged in a business requiring the limited operation of unregistered motor vehicles. Transporter plates are not consumer-level temporary tags and are not issued for individual vehicle purchase transactions.

Commercial Vehicle Temporary Permits in New York

IRP Temporary Authority (TA)

A TA is a DMV-issued temporary permit that authorizes operation of a vehicle in a fleet while permanent International Registration Plan (IRP) credentials are being processed. Under IRP guidelines, a TA:

• Is valid for a maximum of 30 days.
• Costs $5.00 per vehicle, in addition to any standard registration or administrative fees generated by the underlying fleet change.
• Is available only for accounts with a current-year, paid IRP account on file with the DMV.
• Is issued for fleet actions, including adding a vehicle, transferring apportioned plates, increasing registered weight, replacing apportioned plates or a lost/stolen cab card, creating a new fleet, and transferring a vehicle between fleets.

IFTA Trip Permit

Under New York's IFTA program, a carrier whose qualified motor vehicle operates in more than one IFTA jurisdiction without an active IFTA license may obtain a trip permit for that jurisdiction. Notable restrictions include:

• A carrier may not apply for more than 10 IFTA trip permits in a single calendar year.
• A carrier that operates under a trip permit is exempt from filing an IFTA quarterly return and from remitting fuel use tax on that vehicle for the period covered.

Special Hauling and Divisible Load Permits

NYSDOT issues two principal categories of oversize/overweight credentials under the Special Hauling Permits and Divisible Load Overweight Permit programs:

• Special Hauling Permit (SHP) — required for the movement of a single piece or item that exceeds legal dimensions or weights and cannot be reduced to legal limits. NYSDOT offers trip and annual variants.
• Divisible Load Overweight Permit (DLOP) — issued for vehicles or combinations transporting cargo of legal dimensions but exceeding legal weight, where the load can be reduced. All permitted vehicles must comply with NYSDOT's Infrastructure Friendly Vehicle (IFV) requirements.

When a Temporary Permit Is Required

A private vehicle may require an in-transit permit when:

• Registration or titling cannot be completed at the point of sale.
• Documentation needed for title transfer is delayed.
• The vehicle must move between states or between points within New York before plates are issued.

A commercial vehicle may require a temporary permit when:

• The vehicle is subject to IRP, and a fleet change is being processed before the permanent apportioned credential is in place.
• The vehicle is a qualified motor vehicle under IFTA operating in two or more IFTA jurisdictions without an IFTA license, and the carrier has not exhausted its annual 10-trip-permit allowance.
• The vehicle or movement exceeds legal size or weight limits under VTL § 385.

How To Get a Temporary Permit in New York

Where To Apply

• In-transit permits are issued by any DMV office upon submission of Form MV-82ITP and supporting documentation.
• IRP Temporary Authority is issued by the International Registration Bureau (IRB) within DMV. Completed applications are mailed or faxed to the IRB.
• IFTA trip permits and IFTA licenses/decal orders are processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance and, in many cases, through the online One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR) portal.
• Special hauling and divisible load permits are processed through the NYPermits online portal operated by NYSDOT.

Documents Commonly Required

For an in-transit permit, the DMV requires submission of the following items:

• A completed Form MV-82ITP (In-Transit Permit / Title Application).
• Proof of ownership — Certificate of Title (MV-999), Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO), Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), Statement of Ownership (MV-51B), administrative hearing findings, or a transferable registration, as applicable.
• Proof of identity, generally a New York State driver license, learner permit, or non-driver ID card (current or expired less than two years). The applicant must be at least 16 years of age, except for ATV and boat registrations.
• Proof of New York State liability insurance on the Insurance Identification Card (FS-20, FS-21, FH-1, FH-2, or FS-75, or an out-of-state letter or binder for non-residents).
• Payment of the in-transit permit fee; intrastate permits may also require title, lien, or sales tax payment depending on the transaction.

For an IRP temporary authority, the DMV requires the submission of:

• A completed and signed Schedule A & C (Form IRP-6).
• A completed Schedule B (Form IRP-5) to add jurisdictions or create a new fleet.
• A completed and signed IRP Temporary Authority Request — Attachment B (Form IRP-21).
• Proof of ownership and proof of insurance (form FS-20) to add a vehicle to the fleet.

Temporary Permit Fees in New York

The fees below are the official published amounts for in-transit permits, IRP temporary authorities, IFTA credentials, and Highway Use Tax (HUT) credentials administered by the New York State DMV and the Department of Taxation and Finance.

Fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits vary by configuration, vehicle, route, and movement. Current fee schedules for NYSDOT-issued credentials are published through the NYPermits portal at the time of application.

Can a New York Temporary Permit Be Used Across State Lines?

An interstate in-transit permit issued by the New York DMV authorizes limited operation solely to move a specific vehicle from a point in New York to another jurisdiction for registration there. The permit is not a general-purpose interstate operating credential.

For commercial carriers, an IRP Temporary Authority issued by the DMV operates under the International Registration Plan framework and extends the movement authorization consistent with the underlying IRP account's apportioned jurisdictions for the duration of the TA. An IFTA trip permit likewise covers the specific IFTA member jurisdiction for which it is issued during its period of validity.

Oversize and overweight movement remains subject to separate NYSDOT permitting under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 385 and the corresponding NYSDOT regulations, regardless of any registration credential held by the carrier.

Penalties for Driving Without the Proper Temporary Permit

Contact Information

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 332B, Albany, NY 12228
Phone: (518) 486-9786
Official Website: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles