Maine Trip Permit for Trucks
The Maine temporary trip permit: what it costs, how long it lasts and how it compares with neighboring states.
ME, reviewed October 2026
The short answer for Maine
In Maine, the 72 Consecutive Hour IRP/IFTA Trip Permit (MV-208) costs $25 and is valid for 3 days. A fuel permit is listed at $50.
Buy it from the issuing agency: official Maine trip permit page. Running more than one state? Add Maine to the trip permit cost estimator.
What to know before you buy
Form MV-208: IRP trip permit $25, IFTA fuel trip permit $50, combination $75, plus $3 fax fee (waived if emailed). Weight-dependent fees not shown on the form.
Maine against its neighbors
The states a truck crosses next to Maine on the main freight corridors, with the same figures for each. A state without a confirmed figure says so.
| State | Permit | Trip fee | Fuel permit | Valid for | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (this page) | 72 Consecutive Hour IRP/IFTA Trip Permit (MV-208) | $25 | $50 | 3 days | Oversize rules |
Where Maine sits among 24 states
Ranked against the 24 states on this site with a confirmed trip permit fee and validity. States with the same value share a position.
| Measure | Maine | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Trip permit fee | $25 | 12 of 24, lowest first |
| Validity | 3 days | 9 of 24, longest first |
Maine at a glance
A trip permit covers registration and fuel tax for a short run. It does not authorize an oversize or overweight load; that is a separate permit with its own conditions.
| Legal height | 13 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Legal length | 45 ft single unit, 65 ft combination without a permit (Title 29-A section 2390); semitrailers over 48 ft up to 53 ft are non-conforming and need conditions; 14 ft total height with load (13 ft 6 in structural, 13 ft 6 in on the Maine Turnpike). |
| Legal gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
| Oversize travel hours | Daylight only (30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset). From April 22 to November 18: Mon-Fri daylight and Saturday until 12 PM on designated routes; from June 3 to August 26 Saturday travel is limited to 9 AM on I-95 and 12 PM on other roads. |
| Weekend travel | Saturday until noon (until 9 AM on I-95 from June 3 to Aug 26) from April 22 to Nov 18; Sunday travel needs pre-clearance from MaineDOT (Sundays in July and August); weekends before/after listed holidays are prohibited. |
Plan the rest of the trip
- Not sure a trip permit is the right fit? Read trip permits versus IRP and IFTA.
- Hauling oversize or overweight? See the full Maine oversize guide and the Maine pilot car requirements.
- Check holiday travel restrictions before you plan a run around a holiday weekend.
Sources
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/MV-208-72-Hour-IRP-IFTA-Trip-Permit-Application-Form.pdf
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/commercial-vehicles-motor-carrier-services/overlimit-permits
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/content/assets/250c157.docx
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/2026%20Holiday%20Letter.pdf
- https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/29-a/title29-Asec2382.html
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/commercial-vehicles-motor-carrier-services/international-registration-plan
Fees and validity for Maine, reviewed October 2026. Fees change and this is not legal advice; the agency's own page controls.