Florida Temporary Permits

How Long Are Florida Temporary Permits Valid?

• Florida Temporary Permits Validity Periods: Florida offers several types of temporary permits for commercial vehicles, each with a specific validity period. Below is a breakdown of different Florida temporary permits and how long they remain valid:
• Florida Temporary IRP Trip Permit Validity Periods: The Florida Temporary IRP Trip Permit are valid for 10 days and they required for out-of-state commercial vehicles not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) but traveling through Florida.
• Florida Temporary Fuel Use Permit (IFTA) Validity Periods: The Florida Temporary Fuel Use Permit (IFTA) is valid for 10 days and is required for vehicles exceeding 26,000lbs GVW or with three or more axles, operating in Florida without an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration.
• Florida Oversize/Overweight Single Trip Permit Validity Periods: The Florida Oversize/Overweight Single Trip Permit is valid for 5 days and is issued for trucks hauling oversize or overweight loads that exceed Florida’s legal size and weight limits.
• Florida Temporary Registration Permit Validity Periods: The Florida Temporary Registration Permit is valid for 10 days and allows newly purchased commercial vehicles to operate legally while waiting for permanent registration.
• Florida Temporary Intrastate Permit Validity Periods: The Florida Temporary Intrastate Permit is valid for 10 days and is required for commercial vehicles operating only within Florida that do not have proper in-state registration.
  Each permit must be secured before entering Florida to avoid fines and compliance issues. If you need any Florida temporary permits, contact us today for fast processing!

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Florida Temporary Vehicle Permit Types and License Plates

Florida issues temporary vehicle permits for various purposes, with validity periods ranging from 10 to 90 days. These permits are granted for vehicle weighing, inspection, dealer use, temporary employment, and other transportation needs.

Types of Temporary License Plates

1. 10-Day Temporary License Plates
   o Purpose: Issued for:
   Vehicle weighing for registration.
   Vehicle identification number (VIN) verification.
   Inspection for registration or Certificate of Title.
   o Cost: $5.00
   o Requirements: Title or documentation with VIN and proof of Florida insurance.
2. 30-Day Temporary License Plates (Dealer Use)
   o Purpose: Issued to motor vehicle dealers for customers awaiting a license plate transfer.
   o Validity: 30 days from the date of issuance.
3. 90-Day Temporary License Plates (Temporary Employment)
   o Purpose: Issued to individuals temporarily employed in Florida.
   o Validity: 90 days.

Other Temporary Permits

1. Temporary Trip Permits
   o Purpose: Allows carriers to operate in Florida without an IRP registration.
   o Validity: 10 days.
   o Cost: $30.00.
   o Availability: Can be obtained online via the FLHSMV Commercial Vehicle Permit Portal.
2. Temporary Fuel Use Permits
   o Purpose: Required for Florida-based carriers traveling in other jurisdictions with an IFTA-qualified vehicle that lacks a Florida IFTA license and decals.
   o Validity: 10 days.
   o Cost: $45.
3. Temporary Operational Permits
   o Purpose: Issued when an apportioned license plate under the International Registration Plan (IRP) is delayed.
   o Validity: 60 days.
4. Temporary Disabled Person Parking Permits
   o Purpose: Granted for short-term mobility impairments.
   o Validity: Up to six months, as determined by a medical authority.
   o Cost: $15.

Specialized Transportation Permits

1. Temporary Permits for Oversize/Overweight Vehicles
   o Single-Trip Permit: Allows a one-time movement of an overweight or over-dimension vehicle. Valid for 10 days.
   o Blanket Permit: Covers multiple trips for up to 12 months.
2. Florida Hunter Permits
   o Purpose: Enables Florida-based owner-operators to move their vehicle without a load while seeking employment.
   o Validity: 10 days.
   o Cost: $5.
3. Temporary Tags
   o Purpose: Issued for vehicles sold to out-of-state residents and other specific needs.
   o Validity: 10, 30, or 90 days, depending on the situation.
4. 60-Day Temporary Permit for Out-of-State Drivers
   o Purpose: Given to individuals lacking required documents for a Florida driver’s license, allowing them time to obtain them.
   o Validity: 60 days.
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Florida trip permit cost

Single Trip Permit / Temporary Trip Permit / Trip Permit Fees

• Trip and Multi-Trip Permits
  o Straight Trucks & Semi-Truck-Trailers
  Vehicles up to 12 feet wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, or 85 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $5.00
  12-Month Permit: $20.00
• Vehicles up to 14 feet wide, 14 feet 6 inches high, or 95 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $15.00
  12-Month Permit: $150.00
• Vehicles up to 14 feet wide, 18 feet high, or 120 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $25.00
  12-Month Permit: $250.00
• Vehicles exceeding 14 feet in width, 18 feet in height, or 120 feet in length:
  7-Day Permit: $25.00
  12-Month Permit: Not Available
• Extended Length Semi-Trailers (Legal Width, Height & Weight)
  Trailers between 53 feet and 57 feet 6 inches long, or with a kingpin setting over 41 feet:
  7-Day Permit: $10.00
  12-Month Permit: $30.00
• Truck Cranes & Earth-Moving Equipment (Self-Propelled)
  Vehicles up to 12 feet wide, 14 feet 6 inches high, or 85 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $15.00
  12-Month Permit: $150.00
• Trailers or Towed Equipment (Ball or Pintle Hitch)
  Up to 10 feet wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, or 80 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $5.00
  12-Month Permit: $20.00
• Up to 12 feet wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, or 105 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $5.00
  12-Month Permit: $330.00
• Up to 14 feet wide, 14 feet 6 inches high, or 105 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $15.00
  12-Month Permit: $500.00
• Exceeding 14 feet wide, 14 feet 6 inches high, or 105 feet long:
  7-Day Permit: $25.00
  12-Month Permit: Not Available
• Overweight Permit Fees
  Weight-Based Fees (Per Mile or Annual Multi-Trip Permit)
  o Up to 95,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.27 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $240.00
  o Up to 112,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.32 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $280.00
  o Up to 122,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.36 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $310.00
  o Up to 132,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.38 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $330.00
  o Up to 142,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.42 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $360.00
  o Up to 152,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.45 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $380.00
  o Up to 162,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.47 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $400.00
  o Up to 199,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.003 per 1,000lbs per mile
  12-Month Permit: $500.00
  o Over 199,000lbs:
  7-Day Permit: $0.003 per 1,000 lbs per mile
  12-Month Permit: Not Available
  o Containerized Cargo:
  7-Day Permit: $0.27 per mile
  12-Month Permit: $500.00
• Additional Overweight Fees
  o Overall Wheel Base (Inner/External Bridge):
  7-Day Permit: $10.00
  12-Month Permit: $35.00
  o Farm & Forestry Equipment, Agricultural Trailers & Implements (Local Transport Only):
  7-Day Permit: $5.00
  12-Month Permit: $17.00
• Special Permit Fees: Transmission Fee: $5.00 (Not Applicable for Multi-Trip Permits)
• Additional Notes
  o All permitted dimensions (length, height, width) must be within the limits shown for the permit fee.
  o Dimensions greater than 12 feet wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, or 85 feet long will have an additional dimension fee, with a combined fee not exceeding $500.00.
  o For weights over 80,000 pounds, add an administrative cost of $3.33 for permit issuance, which does not include wire service fees.
  o Permit fees are based on 25-mile increments and are rounded up to the nearest dollar.
  o Example Calculation: A 112,000-pound load traveling 67.5 miles would cost (75 miles × $0.32) + $3.33 = $27.33, rounded up to $28.00, in addition to the $5.00 transmission fee (if applicable).

IRP, IFTA, and FL DOT Regulations

IRP Requirements for Commercial Vehicles:

• Required for vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds GVW
• Applies to vehicles with more than two axles or those pulling a trailer
  IFTA Requirements for Commercial Vehicles:
• Necessary for vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVW
• Includes vehicles with two or more axles or those operating with a trailer
  IRP Requirements for RV/SME Vehicles:
• Must obtain an RV/SME registration if towing another vehicle
  IFTA Requirements for RV/SME Vehicles:
• Required if the RV/SME is towing another vehicle
  Additional Registration and Permit Details:
• Special Weight Registration: No additional weight registration is necessary
• Hunter’s Permit Availability: Yes, available for qualifying applicants
• IRP/IFTA Re-Entry Permit: Mandatory for re-entry
• Exceptions: None specified
• Special Conditions: Not applicable
• DOT Number Requirement: Not required
• Exemptions for Private Individuals: Not applicable

Compare Transport LLC Also Offers Specialty Permits

• Superload Permits and Oversize Load Permits in Every US State and Canadian Province
• If you are traveling through Kentucky, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, or Connecticut, you could require a mileage permit.
  When traveling in New York, a Highway Use Tax (HUT) permit could be required.
  Additional permits, like a Georgia amber light permit, a New Jersey alcohol permit, or a Florida loading zone permit, might be needed, depending on the kind of business.
  Call (630) 222-5770 OR (630) 800-3474 right now if you need to apply for an Florida trip/fuel permit, an Florida oversize/overweight permit, an Florida specialty permit, or any other services in Florida.