Texas: IFTA, IRP & TxDMV

72/144-hour temporary permit

Temporary permit to operate in Texas. We instantly check whether your VIN can be processed online.

$25 per permit + state fee

Start with your DOT number

We'll fill in your company details automatically. Don't have a DOT number yet? Apply here

What is it?

The Texas temporary permit (72 or 144 hours) lets you move a truck that has no plates or whose registration doesn't cover the trip. It's requested with the VIN.

Who needs it?

Trucks without plates or with expired plates that need to move
Out-of-state trucks entering Texas for a trip

How we do it

Choose the permit (72 or 144 hours), give us the VIN and attach your insurance.
We check that it can be issued. You're not charged yet.
We email you the total and a link to pay.
As soon as you pay, we get the permit and send it to you.

Our fee

$25

per permit + state fee

Before paying you see the full summary with official fees. You pay online by card, securely.

1. Enter your USDOT number

We fill in your company details automatically.

Your information

Full name

Phone

Preferred language

Your company

Company legal name

DBA (if any)

EIN (if you have one)

MC number (if you have one)

Address

City

State

ZIP code

Which permit do you need?

72 hours (3 days)

State fee: $29.75 · our fee: $25

Total: $54.75

144 hours (6 days)

State fee: $54.75 · our fee: $25

Total: $79.75

Plus the card processing fee. You're not charged until we confirm it can be issued.

Starting on

Truck VIN

Insurance required: attach the truck's insurance policy or card below. Texas requires minimum liability coverage (30/60/25).

Documents

Have ready: VIN, USDOT, plates, insurance

Attach your insurance (required)

PDF, photos, Word or Excel. Up to 10 files, 10 MB each. You can take a photo with your phone. If you don't have them now, we'll ask later.

Comments or additional information

I understand that DOT Truck Services is a private document preparation service, not a government agency or a law firm, that I can file these myself on the official portals, and that official fees are charged separately.

What happens if it's not up to date?

Moving a truck without valid registration in Texas can mean a fine and having the truck held.

Frequently asked questions

When do I pay?

Only after we confirm the permit can be issued. Sending the request is free; we email you the total and a link to pay.

What if it can't be issued?

You're not charged anything. We email you the reason and your options.

What do I need?

The truck's VIN, the day you need it from and the truck's insurance (Texas requires minimum liability coverage of 30/60/25).