A vehicle owned and currently registered by an out-of-state resident and not apportioned with Minnesota, may obtain a temporary Minnesota registration permit.  

Qualified vehicle requirements: 

A truck, truck tractor, or bus registered to an out of state resident with: 

• Gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds. 

• Three or more axles, regardless of gross vehicle weight.

• Used in combination when the gross weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds .

• Permits may be issued at 26,000 pounds or less if the vehicle is involved in intrastate transportation in Minnesota.

Please note that: 

• Minnesota residents do not qualify, with the exception of a weight increase permit. 

• Only 1 permit may be issued to a vehicle within a 30 day time period. 

• Maximum weight on a trip permit is 80,000 pounds. 

• A valid Interstate U.S. Department of Transportation number is required. 

• A temporary fuel permit may also be required unless the vehicle is covered by a current International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license, fuel reciprocity agreement or is a two-axle vehicle under 26,001 pounds. 

• Exempt: Buses used in the transportation of charter parties, recreational vehicles and government owned vehicles 

• Before submitting your request, please review all the information for accuracy as a permit cannot be cancelled or corrected once it has been issued. 

• No refunds for a temporary registration permit after it has been issued will be granted.