Notice: Emergency load restrictions have been put into place on the Hwy 53 bridge and its approach roadways in Duluth. View the Traffic Impact new release for more information concerning this restriction.
72-hour trip permits
Wisconsin’s 72-hour trip permits authorize one round-trip into and out of Wisconsin. For vehicles registered in Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota, a trip permit is needed beyond the
reciprocity zones.
Only applicants wishing to move vehicles into Wisconsin that are not registered in Wisconsin nor enrolled into either IRP or IFTA are eligible for 72-hour trip permits. Vehicles from Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota which are exempt from registration in their home state; but are not exempt from Wisconsin registration under a reciprocity agreement, are eligible for a 72-hour trip permit for Wisconsin operation (Example: Iowa or Minnesota special mobile equipment). Applicants who want to move unregistered vehicles within or out of Wisconsin are not eligible. The 72-hour trip permit may not be purchased to authorize movement of unregistered vehicles for trips beginning in Wisconsin.
Exempt "for hire" carriers operating intrastate must have Wisconsin authority and insurance on file prior to obtaining a trip permit.
US Department of Transportation exempt "for hire" carriers must have Wisconsin authority and insurance on file prior to obtaining a trip permit.
Most applicants buy both registration and fuel, but the temporary registration and the in-lieu-of fuel tax portions may be purchased separately. The fee for each part is $15, for a total of $30 if both are purchased.
Payment may be made with a valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment from your checking or savings account. Your credit or debit card will be charged a
convenience fee for this service. There is no convenience fee charged for ACH payment.
This permit is not accepted in electronic format and must be presented in paper form. Please print the final permit.
Online application for 72-hour trip permits.
Unladen trip permit also known as Hunters Permit
This permit is issued for temporary registration of unladen (empty) apportionable vehicle prior to permanent registration. The permit is valid for 30 days from the time and date on the permit and is valid in all member jurisdictions. The fee is $15.
Payment may be made with a valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment from your checking or savings account. Your credit or debit card will be charged a
convenience fee for this service. There is no convenience fee charged for ACH payment.
This permit is not accepted in electronic format and must be presented in paper form. Please print the final permit.
Online application for unladen trip permits.
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