The license rule
If you are based in a member jurisdiction and your qualified motor vehicle operates in two or more member jurisdictions, IFTA licensing is the general rule. The base jurisdiction is where the vehicle is registered, where some travel occurs, and where operational control and records are kept or can be made available. See the glossary for terms and the FAQ for common questions.
What vehicle counts
A qualified motor vehicle is used, designed, or maintained to transport persons or property and meets one of the IFTA weight or axle tests. Recreational vehicles are not qualified motor vehicles. If you want a practical overview, see use cases or learn how to file IFTA.
If you rarely leave home
If you only travel occasionally, IFTA allows motor fuel use tax to be satisfied on a trip by trip basis instead of licensing under the Agreement. That is where a trip permit may fit. For more context, compare the filing path with the filing guide.
Covered member jurisdictions: IFTA members include the 48 contiguous states and the 10 Canadian provinces.
Important note: This page is a general guide, not tax advice.
Not tax advice. Haulbook is not IFTA, Inc. and not your base jurisdiction. The rate is published quarterly by IFTA and must be checked on the official IFTA site.