How much is a temporary trip permit in Kentucky?

Kentucky's official temporary trip permit fee is $25. That's the state's price before any permit-service or wire-service markup; the source and verification date are in the table above.

What does an IFTA license cost in Kentucky?

As a base-state credential, Kentucky charges no fee for the IFTA license itself — No fee for license or decals; one decal set per vehicle. This is separate from the fuel tax you settle on your quarterly IFTA return.

Are these Kentucky trucking fees official and current?

Every figure on this page was read from an official Kentucky government source (a DMV, DOT, revenue, or PUC page or statute), independently re-checked, and dated — the source link and verification date are in each row. Fees change; confirm the current amount with the linked agency before you file. This is compliance-planning information, not legal or tax advice.

Kentucky commercial trucking fees (2026)

By TruePermitReviewed by the TruePermit compliance teamUpdated July 8, 2026

For a commercial truck operating in Kentucky, here are the official government fees we track — Temporary trip permit, Temporary fuel permit, IFTA license + decals, Weight-distance tax enrollment and Intrastate operating authority. Every amount is the Kentuckyagency's own published figure, independently re-checked (last verified July 8, 2026), shown before any broker or permit-service markup.

Official Kentuckypermit & registration fees

Official government fees for this state
Fee	Official amount	Official source
Temporary trip permit	$25$25 at =<55,000 lb; $40 over 55,000 lb.	apps.transportation.ky.govverified July 7, 2026
Temporary fuel permit	$40	apps.transportation.ky.govverified July 7, 2026
IFTA license + decalsannual	$0No fee for license or decals; one decal set per vehicle	transportation.ky.govverified July 8, 2026
Weight-distance tax enrollmentannual	$0KYU (Highway Use Tax) license: $0 to enroll; tax = $0.0285/mile for combined weight over 59,999 lbs; quarterly returns	transportation.ky.govverified July 8, 2026
Intrastate operating authorityone-time	$25+$10 per vehicle; requires original Form E insurance filing	transportation.ky.govverified July 8, 2026

Weight- or dimension-based charges are shown as their formula. IRP figures are the published full-year fee at ~80,000 lbs, which IRP prorates by mileage — not a flat amount owed. Confirm the current figure with the linked agency before you file.

Federal fees also apply everywhere

Whatever state you run in, federal credentials apply on top of Kentucky's fees: your USDOT number (free), MC operating authority ($300 per authority type), the annual Unified Carrier Registration, and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290). A brand-new carrier's full first-90-days list is in the new MC authority checklist.

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Frequently asked

How much is a temporary trip permit in Kentucky?: Kentucky's official temporary trip permit fee is $25. That's the state's price before any permit-service or wire-service markup; the source and verification date are in the table above.
What does an IFTA license cost in Kentucky?: As a base-state credential, Kentucky charges no fee for the IFTA license itself — No fee for license or decals; one decal set per vehicle. This is separate from the fuel tax you settle on your quarterly IFTA return.
Are these Kentucky trucking fees official and current?: Every figure on this page was read from an official Kentucky government source (a DMV, DOT, revenue, or PUC page or statute), independently re-checked, and dated — the source link and verification date are in each row. Fees change; confirm the current amount with the linked agency before you file. This is compliance-planning information, not legal or tax advice.

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General information for compliance planning — not legal or tax advice. Fees and rules change; confirm the current amount against the linked Kentucky agency before you buy a permit or file.