STATE OF
NEW JERSEY
INTERNATIONAL
REGISTRATION
PLAN
CARRIER GUIDE
April 2018
Apportioned Registration Manual
The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a cooperative
agreement that regulates commercial vehicles traveling within the
48 continental United States and most Canadian provinces. Under
the IRP, interstate carriers must file an application with the
jurisdiction in which they are based.
For full details see the IRP web site below:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/business/irp.htm
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Table of Contents
Page i
Table of Contents
Introduction
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1
Registration Office
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2
1.0 What is IRP?
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3
Members of IRP
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3
2.0 How IRP Works
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4 - 5
Sample Fee Calculation
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4
IRP Full Reciprocity Plan: An Important Change
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5
3.0 When to Apportion Your Vehicle
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6 - 7
Apportionable Vehicle
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6
Base Jurisdiction
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6
Established Place of Business
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6
Exempt Vehicles
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7
New Jersey’s Restricted Plates
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7
CAVR
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7
4.0 Types of Operations
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8 - 10
For Hire Carriers
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8
Private Carriers
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8
Owner-Operators
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8
Buses
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8
Regular routes
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8
Charters
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8
Household Goods Carriers
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8 - 9
Equipment Leased From Service Representative
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8 - 9
Owner-Operator Leased Equipment
9
Rental Vehicles
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9 - 10
Rental Definitions
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9 - 10
One-way Vehicles
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10
5.0 New Jersey Requirements
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11 - 13
Base Jurisdiction
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11
Vehicle Title
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11
Insurance
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12
International Fuel Tax Agreement - IFTA
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12
IFTA License Application Procedure
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13
6.0
Additional IRP Requirements
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14 - 17
Name Change/Titling
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14
USDOT Number & PRISM Compliance
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14 - 16
Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290)
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17
Enforcement
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17
Corporation Business Tax
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17
7.0 Applications and Forms
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18
Completion of Forms
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18
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Applications and Forms
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18
Options for Applying for Credentials
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18
8.0 New Registrations
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19 – 20
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1), Original/Supplemental Application
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19
Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2), Mileage Schedule Application
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19
Processing
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20
Points To Remember
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20
9.0 Renewals
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21 – 22
Renewal Applications
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21
Vehicle Schedule
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21
Adding Vehicle(s) to a Fleet
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21
Deleting Vehicle(s) from a Fleet
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21
Weight Changes
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21
Replacement Plates
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22
Mileage Schedule
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22
Form 2290, Schedule 1
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22
Special Notes
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22
10.0 Supplemental Applications
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23 - 25
To Add Vehicle(s)
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23
To Delete Vehicle(s)
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23
To Replace Vehicle(s)
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23
To Increase/Decrease Vehicle(s) Weight in a Jurisdiction
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24
To Add Jurisdiction(s)
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24
To Replace License Plates
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24
To Correct Credentials
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24
To Transfer with Weight Increase
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25
11.0 Fees
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26
Registration Fees
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26
12.0 Billing Notice
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27 – 28
Payment
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27
To Make a Payment in Person
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27
To Make a Payment by Credit Card or E-Checking
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28
13.0 Refunds
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29
New Jersey Refund Policy
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29
IRP Jurisdictions
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29
14.0 Temporary Registrations
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30 - 31
Temporary Vehicle Registration
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30
Trip Permit
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30
Temporary Permit (New Jersey IFTA)
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30
Hunter's Permit
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31
Oversize/Overweight Permit
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31
15.0 Mileage/Operational Records - IRP
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32 – 34
Source Documents
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32
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Vehicle Costs
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32
Driver's Trip Records
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32
Trip Permits
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32
Total Distance
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33
Monthly Summaries
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33
Yearly Summaries
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33
Reporting Period
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33
Records Retention Period
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33 - 34
16.0 Audits - IRP
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35
Authority to Audit
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35
Purpose of Audit
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35
Audit Procedures
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35
Other Audits
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35
Appendix A
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36 – 37
Maximum Weights for IRP Jurisdictions – available on line
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36
Estimated Mileage Chart – available on line
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36
New Jersey IRP Carrier Guide – available on line
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36
Information on IRP Trip Permits for IRP Jurisdictions– available on line
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36
Vehicle Abbreviations – available on line
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36 - 37
Appendix B
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38 – 39
IRP Registration Certification (IRP-7) – available on line
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38
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and Instructions – available on line
.....
38
Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2) and Instructions – available on line
.........................
38
Scope of Operation (In Detail) On Using Your Own Estimated Miles
(MCS-IRP-3) – available on line
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38
Mileage Calculations (Est. Mile) – available on line
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38
Application Checklist
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39
Appendix C
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40
Contact Information for New Jersey – available on line
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40
Appendix D
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41
Glossary Definitions – available on line
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41
Appendix E
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42 – 57
Prism Training Screens
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42 – 57
Appendix F
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58
Address and Name Change Guidelines
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58
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INTRODUCTION
This manual explains how to obtain “apportioned” registration for interstate trucks, tractors and
other commercial vehicles based in any member jurisdiction of the International Registration
Plan, or IRP. (See Appendix C.)
The basic information needed to prepare applications is provided; however, the contents will not
cover every unique situation or answer all questions that may arise. An applicant who requires
more information than is contained in this manual may telephone the base jurisdiction’s IRP
office.
To speed up the registration process, we encourage applicants to read and follow the written
instructions precisely. (Same day service may not always be available for all applications.)
NOTE: This manual also contains references to the Canadian Agreement on Vehicle
Registration (CAVR). Canadian Provinces in IRP are also members of CAVR, a
special plan for registering vehicles that travel in two or more (Canadian member)
jurisdictions. When a Canadian jurisdiction is a member of both plans, the IRP
supersedes the CAVR.
NOTE
The words:
• “IRP”, “Apportioned or Proportional Registration,”
• “Applicant” or “Registrant” and
• “State,” “Jurisdiction” or “Province”
are used interchangeably in this manual
• “IVMR” and “VTR” are used
interchangeably in this manual
• 26,000 pounds is equivalent to 11,800 kilograms
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REGISTRATION OFFICE
Send all applications to:
Mailing Address:
State of New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carrier Services – IRP Section
225 East State Street
PO Box 178
Trenton, NJ 08666-0178
Location Address:
State of New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carrier Services – IRP Section
120 S. Stockton Street
Trenton, NJ 08666-0178
Telephone:
(609) 633-9400
Option #1
Fax:
(609) 633-9394
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1.0 WHAT IS IRP?
IRP stands for the International Registration Plan, a cooperative agreement for registering vehicles
that travel into two or more jurisdictions. The IRP provides for payment of licensing fees based
on fleet miles operated. The unique feature of the IRP is that although license fees are paid to the
base jurisdiction and distributed to various jurisdictions in which the fleet vehicles are operated,
only one (1) license plate (or set of plates) and one (1) cab card is issued for each fleet vehicle.
The following jurisdictions are IRP members:
Members of IRP
Alabama
AL
New Brunswick
NB
Alberta
AB
New Foundland (Labrador)
NL
Arizona
AZ
New Hampshire
NH
Arkansas
AR
New Jersey
NJ
British Columbia
BC
New Mexico
NM
California
CA
New York
NY
Colorado
CO
North Carolina
NC
Connecticut
CT
North Dakota
ND
Delaware
DE
Nova Scotia
NS
District Of Columbia
DC
Ohio
OH
Florida
FL
Oklahoma
OK
Georgia
GA
Ontario
ON
Idaho
ID
Oregon
OR
Illinois
IL
Pennsylvania
PA
Indiana
IN
Prince Edward Island
PE
Iowa
IA
Quebec
QC
Kansas
KS
Rhode Island
RI
Kentucky
KY
Saskatchewan
SK
Louisiana
LA
South Carolina
SC
Maine
ME
South Dakota
SD
Manitoba
MB
Tennessee
TN
Maryland
MD
Texas
TX
Massachusetts
MA
Utah
UT
Michigan
MI
Vermont
VT
Minnesota
MN
Virginia
VA
Mississippi
MS
Washington
WA
Missouri
MO
West Virginia
WV
Montana
MT
Wisconsin
WI
Nebraska
NE
Wyoming
WY
Nevada
NV
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2.0 HOW IRP WORKS
Under the IRP, interstate carriers must file application(s) with the jurisdiction in which they are
based. The base jurisdiction issues registration credentials for each vehicle. Roadside
enforcement uses these credentials to verify and validate registration. The apportioned plate(s),
stickers and cab card are registration credentials you need to operate on an interstate and intrastate
basis in member jurisdictions. Refer to Appendix D, Glossary Definitions. (Intrastate operations
also may require meeting the operating authority of the individual jurisdictions.) Registration fees
are calculated according to each jurisdiction’s specific registration schedules.
IRP and CAVR jurisdictions have agreed to allow the base jurisdiction to collect the applicable
fees for apportionment for all jurisdictions collectively and at one time. These fees are then sent to
other IRP and CAVR jurisdictions according to:
• Percentage of mileage traveled in each jurisdiction
• Vehicle identification information
• Maximum weight
• Value, age, unladen weight, etc. (in some jurisdictions)
SAMPLE FEE CALCULATION
State
Mileage
Mileage %
80,000 Pounds
IRP Registration
NJ
60,000
60%
1,223.00
=
$733.80
PA
39,000
39%
1,687.50
=
658.13
DE
1,000
1%
1,280.00
=
12.80
TOTALS
100,000
100%
$1,404.73
NOTE: Mileage costs and registration figures depicted in this table
are examples only. Please do not use them on your application.
Under the IRP and CAVR, all member jurisdictions:
• Accept a single registration plate
• Accept a single registration card (cab card) and
• Allow registrants to travel both interstate and intrastate jurisdictionally. (Intrastate travel is
subject to the terms of the operating authority issued by each member State/Province.)
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Apportioned Registration Does Not:
• Waive or exempt a truck operator from obtaining authority from any State/Province in
which the apportioned vehicle travels (either inter or intra); or
• Waive or replace the requirements of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); or
• Waive or exempt the payment or reporting of other taxes (income tax, sales tax, etc.); or
• Allow registrants to exceed the maximum length, width, height or axle limitations; or
• Waive or exempt the payment or reporting of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
(Form 2290); or
• Exempt a carrier from filing the necessary proof of liability coverage in each
State/Province where required.
• Exempt a carrier from filing for the Corporation Business Tax (see page 15)
IRP Full Reciprocity Plan: An Important Change
IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) implementation principle is to grant full reciprocity for all
apportioned vehicles in all member IRP jurisdictions, removing provisions related to combining
actual and estimated distance and, in kind, eliminating the need to add jurisdictions during the
registration period. FRP eliminates the concept of a registrant’s “scope of operations” in favor of
allowing only all actual distance, or all estimated distance using the base jurisdiction’s annually-
calculate average distance chart.
To implement the new approach (FRP), the IRP Board has required that the older (current method)
and the new full-reciprocity method run in parallel for a full year to effect a transition. As an
example, the transition will ensure customers with certain transactions (new account, new fleet,
and renewals with an effective date on and after 1/1/15) are subject to the new method, while other
transactions such as adding vehicles to an existing fleet that is due for renewal during 2015 are
subject to the old methods until fleet renewal.
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3.0 WHEN TO APPORTION YOUR VEHICLE
Apportionable Vehicle
“Apportionable vehicle” means (except as provided below) any Power Unit that is used or
intended for use in two or more Member Jurisdictions and that is used for the transportation of
persons for hire or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and:
1) has two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight in excess
of 26,000 pounds; or
2) Is a power unit having three or more axles, regardless of weight; or
3) Is used in combination, when the gross vehicle weight of such combination exceeds
26,000 pounds.
Vehicles, or combinations thereof, having a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less and
two-axle vehicles and buses used in transportation of chartered parties may be proportionally
registered at the option of the registrant.
Base Jurisdiction
“Base Jurisdiction” means the Member Jurisdiction, selected in accordance with section 305, to
which an applicant applies for apportioned registration under the Plan or the Member
Jurisdiction that issues apportioned registration to a Registrant under the Plan. For purposes of
fleet registration, the jurisdiction where the registrant has an established place of business, where
an applicant without an established place of business can demonstrate residence, where mileage
is accrued by the fleet and where operational records of such fleet are maintained or can be made
available in accordance with the provisions of Section 305 of the IRP Plan.
Established Place of Business
1) “Established Place of Business” means a physical structure owned, leased or rented
by the fleet registrant.
2) The physical structure shall be designated by a street number or road location, be
open during normal business hours, and have located within it:
a) a person or persons conducting the fleet registrant’s business as an employee;
and
b) The operational records of the fleet (unless such records can be made
available in accordance with the provisions of Section 1035).
See the IRP Plan for a full definition of “Established Place of Business” and Section 305 for
“Selection of Base Jurisdiction”.
NOTE: Proof of address must be submitted when establishing a new account. See
Appendix F.
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Exempt Vehicles
The IRP exempts the following vehicles from IRP registration. (However, a base jurisdiction
standard applicable registration plate may still be required to be displayed.)
• Vehicles operating under separate reciprocity agreements that the IRP has not superseded; or
• Recreational vehicles used for personal pleasure or travel by an individual or family; or
• Commercial vehicles displaying restrictive plates; or
• Trailers
• School buses
New Jersey’s Restricted Plates
As defined in the IRP Plan a “Restricted Plate” means a plate that has a time, geographic area,
distance, or commodity restriction or a mass transit or other special plate issued for a bus leased
or owned by a municipal government, a state or provincial transportation authority, or a private
party, and operated as part of an urban mass transit system, as defined by the Jurisdiction that
issues the plate.
The jurisdiction of New Jersey issues:
Farm plates
Antique plates
Dealer plates (no load being carried)
In-transit (no load may be carried and used only in New Jersey)
Special mobile equipment (constructor plates used only in New Jersey)
Special equipment plates (solid waste plates only in New Jersey)
CAVR
Carriers may apportion their vehicle(s) if the vehicle(s) travels into two or more Canadian
jurisdictions and:
• Is a motor vehicle having a registered gross weight of 5,500 kilograms or more or, when
plated in the Province of Quebec, having a registered tare weight of more than 3,000
kilograms, designed, used or maintained for the transportation of property; and/or
• Is a motor vehicle having three or more axles regardless of registered gross weight; or
• Is a regular route bus
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4.0 TYPES OF OPERATIONS
For-Hire Carriers
Any person, firm or corporation who engages in transportation by motor vehicle of passengers,
commodities or property for compensation.
Private Carriers
A person, firm, or a corporation that uses its own trucks to transport its own freight.
Owner-Operators
Owner-operators who lease their vehicle(s) may register in either of two ways:
• The owner-operator may be the registrant. The vehicle(s) will be titled and registered in the
name of the owner-operator. The owner-operator will be responsible for registration of such
vehicle(s) and for establishing and maintaining records required of proportionally registered
fleets.
• The carrier (lessee) may be the registrant. The vehicle(s) will be registered in the names of
both the carrier as lessee and the owner-operator as lessor. The carrier will be responsible for
registration of such vehicle(s) and for establishing and maintaining records required of
proportionally registered fleets.
Buses
Regular Routes
Apportionment is a requirement under IRP for all buses traveling scheduled routes. At the
option of the registrant, total miles may be the sum of all actual in-jurisdiction miles or a sum
equal to the scheduled route miles per jurisdiction from the farthest point of origination to the
farthest point of destination of the route schedule.
Charters
Buses used exclusively for the transportation of ‘chartered parties’ are no longer exempt from
apportioned registration under IRP. As of January 1
st
, 2016 this exemption is removed and
apportioned registration is now a requirement.
Household Goods Carriers
Equipment Leased From Service Representative
Household Goods Carriers using equipment leased from service representatives may elect to base
that equipment in either the base jurisdiction of the service representative or that of the carrier.
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• If the base jurisdiction of the service representative is selected, the equipment shall be
registered in the service representative’s name, the Household Goods Carrier shall be shown
as lessee. The apportionment of fees shall be according to the combined mileage records of
the service representative and the carrier. Such records must be kept or made available in the
service representative’s base jurisdiction.
• If the base jurisdiction of the Household Goods Carrier is selected, the equipment shall be
registered in the name of the carrier and that of the service representative as lessor. The
apportionment of fees shall be according to the combined mileage records of the carrier and
those of the service representative. Such records must be kept or made available in the
Household Goods Carrier’s base jurisdiction.
Owner-Operator Leased Equipment
For equipment owned and operated by owner-operators other than service representatives, and
used exclusively to transport cargo for the Household Goods Carrier, the equipment shall be
registered by the carrier in the base jurisdiction of the carrier in both the owner-operator’s name
as lessor and the carrier’s name as lessee, with the apportionment of fees according to the records
of the carrier.
Rental Vehicles
Rental Definitions
For purposes of IRP, the following definitions are applicable to rental vehicles:
• Rental Owner – an owner principally engaged in renting (one or more rental fleets) to others
or offering for rental the vehicles of such fleets, without drivers.
• Rental Fleet – one or more vehicles that are rented or offered for rental without drivers and
designated by a rental owner as a rental fleet.
• Rental Vehicle – a vehicle of a rental fleet.
• Renting and Leasing – the giving of possession and control of a vehicle for valuable
consideration for a specified period of time.
• Rental Transaction – for the rental of a vehicle, this shall be deemed to occur in the
jurisdiction where such vehicle first comes into possession of the user.
The IRP specifically provides for the registration of various types of rental fleets; CAVR
provides for the registration of “One-Way Truck Rentals” only.
Rental fleets owned by any person or firm engaging in the business of renting vehicles with or
without drivers for valuable consideration for a specific period of time shall be extended full
interstate or intrastate privileges, providing that:
• Such person or firm has received either the appropriate operating authority or approval from
the jurisdiction to apportion such rental fleet, and;
• The operational records of the fleet are maintained by the rental owner and must be
identifiable as being part of such fleet; and
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• Such vehicles are part of a rental fleet that are identifiable as being a part of such fleet and
must include the specified number of vehicles; and
• Such person or firm registers the vehicles as described below:
One-Way Vehicles
Trucks of less than 26,000 pounds/11,800 kilograms gross vehicle weight operated as part of an
identifiable one-way fleet will allocate the fully plated vehicles to the respective jurisdictions
based on the fleet mileage factor. All trucks of such one-way fleets so qualified will be allowed
to perform both interstate and intrastate movements in all jurisdictions. These vehicles must also
meet all specific requirements for intra-state/intra-jurisdictional travel.
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5.0 NEW JERSEY REQUIREMENTS
Base Jurisdiction
Before a vehicle may be apportionally registered in New Jersey, the carrier must:
• Have an established place of business in the state/jurisdiction. An “established place of
business” in New Jersey means a physical structure owned, leased, or rented by the
fleet registrant. Proof of address is required.
• Have a publicly listed New Jersey telephone number listed in the fleet registrant’s
name and a person to contact during normal business hours.
• Have mileage accrued in New Jersey by the fleet.
• Have operational records of the fleet maintained or made available in New Jersey.
• Not have an agent’s or consultant’s address as an established place of business.
• Not use a P.O. Box as a business address unless it is includes a street address.
Vehicle Title
By law, in order to obtain a registration in New Jersey you must have your vehicle titled in
New Jersey, even if it is currently titled in some other state. IRP applications can only be
processed with a New Jersey title on record. To title your vehicle in this state, you will need the
following:
• if your vehicle is new, a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin properly assigned.
• if your vehicle is purchased used in New Jersey, a properly assigned certificate of
ownership and lien information, or
• if purchased used in another state, the original certificate of ownership from that
state and lien information, if applicable, form ISM-54, Agency Lien letter, (no
memorandum of title or nonnegotiable copy title will be acceptable). If the used
vehicle is from a non-title state, you will need the current registration certificate for the
vehicle issued in that state, or
• if purchased used from an out-of-state dealer, the registration certificate of the last
registered owner showing the transfer of ownership to the dealer and the dealer's
invoice to the applicant, and
• a completed New Jersey application for certificate of owner (form ISM 7) and
• proof of insurance
• payment of the applicable title application fee
standard vehicle title
$60
financed vehicle with one lien
$85
financed vehicle with two liens
$110
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Insurance
Proof of insurance is required at the time of registration. Your signature is required as
certification that the vehicle(s) noted on the application is covered with the minimum amounts of
insurance required by New Jersey insurance laws and further certify that this vehicle will be
continuously insured throughout its registration period. This certification may be used for
insurance verification purposes.
International Fuel Tax Agreement - IFTA
IFTA is a base-state fuel tax agreement. The carrier's base jurisdiction issues credentials that
allow the IFTA licensee to travel in all IFTA member jurisdictions. With the exception of
Alaska, the Northwest Territory, Washington, D.C. and the Yukon, all contiguous states and
provinces are IFTA member jurisdictions.
IFTA MEMBER JURISDICTIONS
Alabama
Maryland
Oregon
Alberta, CN
Massachusetts
Ontario, CN
Arizona
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Minnesota
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia, CN
Mississippi
Quebec, CN
California
Missouri
Rhode Island
Colorado
Montana
Saskatchewan, CN
Connecticut
Nebraska
South Carolina
Delaware
Nevada
South Dakota
Florida
New Brunswick, CN
Tennessee
Georgia
New Hampshire
Texas
Idaho
New Jersey
Utah
Illinois
New Mexico
Vermont
Indiana
New Foundland, CN
Virginia
Iowa
New York
Washington
Kansas
North Carolina
West Virginia
Kentucky
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Nova Scotia, CN
Wyoming
Maine
Ohio
Manitoba, CN
Oklahoma
New Jersey is your base jurisdiction for IFTA licensing and reporting if:
• Your qualified motor vehicles are registered in New Jersey;
• You have an established place of business in New Jersey from which motor carrier
operations are performed;
• You maintain the operational control and operational records for qualified motor
vehicles in New Jersey or can make those records available here; and
• You have qualified motor vehicles that actually travel on New Jersey highways.
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IFTA License Application Procedure
The IFTA license offers several benefits to the interstate motor carrier. These benefits include
one license, one set of decals, one quarterly fuel tax report that reflects the tax or refund due, and
one audit, in most circumstances. These advantages all lead to cost and time savings for the
interstate carrier.
Any motor carrier based in New Jersey and operating one or more qualified motor vehicles in at
least one other IFTA member jurisdiction may file an IFTA license application in New Jersey. If
a carrier qualifies as an IFTA licensee but does not wish to participate in the IFTA program, fuel
permits must be obtained to travel through member jurisdictions, according to the regulations of
each member jurisdiction.
A qualified motor vehicle is a motor vehicle used for transportation of persons or property and
has at least two axles and a gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds or is used in
combination, and the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds or has three or more axles regardless
of weight.
A carrier can request an IFTA license application by contacting the IFTA Section of the Motor
Carrier Services via the following:
Location Address:
State of New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carrier Services
120 S. Stockton Street
Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0133
Mailing Address:
State of New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carrier Services
225 East State Street
P.O. Box 133
Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0133
Telephone:
(609) 633-9400
Option #2
Fax:
(609) 633-9393
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6.0 Additional IRP Requirements
Name Change/Titling
If you are changing the name of your company but not changing ownership and the certificate of
ownership is in the name of your old company, you are advised to wait until the time of
credential renewal. Please call the IRP section if you require further clarification.
If the ownership of the company is changing (e.g., individual or partnership to a corporation,
partnership to an individual), you are advised to wait until the time of credential renewal if
possible. Please call the IRP section if you require further clarification.
According to New Jersey law, if you change the name of ownership on a title credit or refunds
cannot be granted for the unexpired registration time period.
USDOT Number & PRISM Compliance
The USDOT number is an identification number issued to motor carriers, registrants and
shippers by the United States Department of Transportation. USDOT forms are available by
contacting your nearest federal office of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration by
telephoning 1-800-832-5660 or on the internet at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/. A USDOT
number and Federal Tax ID number is mandatory for all vehicles.
• Lease and insurance information. If you are leased on to a motor carrier, you should have
a copy of the lease for us. If the lessor motor carrier is responsible for the safety of the
vehicle(s), you must have that company’s USDOT number and the Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN) that they used to perform their MCS-150/MCMIS updates.
If you are responsible for safety, then you must provide your USDOT number and TIN.
The TIN is a federally-mandated crosscheck.
• Missing or outdated Federal information. You must update the MCMIS filing (MCS-
150, or the upcoming URS), since New Jersey is required to enforce this. Also, be sure
your IRS Form 2290 is accurate for the correct year (current as of the June 1 registration
effective year). We are required to check these, and if your VIN is wrong by even one
character, we are required by Federal Law to reject the registration.
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USDOT number and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): New Jersey cooperates with the
United States Federal Government and the many participating U.S. jurisdictions in a program
designed to enhance roadway safety:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM)
program was developed to meet the challenge of reducing the number of
commercial vehicle crashes of a rapidly expanding interstate carrier population.
It has increased the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal and State safety
efforts through a more accurate process for targeting the highest-risk carriers,
which allows for a more efficient allocation of scarce resources for compliance
reviews and roadside inspections. The PRISM program requires that motor
carriers improve their identified safety deficiencies or face progressively more
stringent sanctions up to the ultimate sanction of a Federal Out-of-Service
order and concurrent State registration suspensions. The PRISM program has
proven to be an effective means of motivating motor carriers to improve their
compliance and performance deficiencies.
For each vehicle, if the registrant is the interstate motor carrier responsible for the safe operation
of the
vehicle, enter the USDOT number and corresponding TIN of the registrant in the USDOT
number/
corresponding TIN fields. If there are multiple vehicles using the same USDOT
number/corresponding TIN,
record the number in the first USDOT number/corresponding TIN
field for the first vehicle. Then record
“same” in the second vehicle’s USDOT
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number/corresponding TIN field. To indicate all subsequent units use
the same USDOT
number/corresponding TIN, simply place a vertical line in the field as illustrated below.
If the registrant is renting or leasing a vehicle to an interstate motor carrier that is responsible for
the safe
operation of the vehicle, provide the USDOT number/corresponding TIN according to
the following.
•
Short-term lease: If the vehicle will be rented or leased for 29 days or fewer to an
interstate motor
carrier, provide the registrant’s USDOT number/corresponding TIN for
this vehicle.
•
Long-term lease: If the vehicle will be leased for a period of 30 days or longer to an
interstate motor carrier,
provide the USDOT number/corresponding TIN for the motor
carrier responsible for the safety of this
vehicle.
The individual or company responsible for the vehicle’s safety must display the USDOT number
in
accordance with FMCSA guidelines.
Notes related to the PRISM program:
• The registrant and the lessor must notify the IRP Services Office if the lease is broken or
dissolved during the registration year. The fleet vehicle(s) may not move unless there is a
designated motor carrier responsible for safety (MCRS) at all times.
• Regardless of the timing or event that the registrant notifies the IRP Services Office, it is
continuously responsible to ensure that there is an MCRS for each of its vehicles.
• The IRP Services Office will initiate actions to suspend the vehicle(s) involved in a
Federal “Out of Service: (OOS) order. The registrant is responsible to turn in plates and
seek remedial actions with FMCSA prior to reinstatement or renewal. The registrant,
alone, is responsible to initiate reinstatement by contacting the IRP Services Office.
• The designated motor carrier(s) must update their federal filings (MCS-150, or MCSA-1
after October 23, 2015) or FMCSA will order New Jersey to halt the vehicle(s) and
prevent renewal. This process is automatic and the only way to resolve the problem is to
resolve the motor carrier issues with FMCSA or lease on to another, eligible motor
carrier’s operations.
These are highlights, only. Visit the following resources for additional information:
• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/information-systems/prism/performance-and-registration-
information-systems-management-prism
• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/information-systems/prism/performance-and-registration-
information-systems-management-prism-0
• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/information-systems/prism/prism-document-library
• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/form-mcs-150-and-instructions-motor-carrier-
identification-report
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Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290)
Federal law requires proof of payment of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for the
current tax period when registering vehicles 55,000 pounds or more combined or loaded gross
weight. Proof is not required upon initial IRP registration or new or used units registered within
60 days of the date shown on the bill of sale. A copy of this bill of sale must be submitted with
your application.
Acceptable proof of payment:
• A stamped copy or online receipt (E-File) of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax form 2290
for vehicles that will register at 55,000 pounds or more.
• A receipted copy of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Schedule 1 (IRS Form 2290) listing
vehicle identification number(s).
• In lieu of a receipted IRS Schedule 1 (Form 2290), we will accept copies of the Form 2290
(with Schedule 1) and copy of proof of payment document (e.g., front and back of a canceled
check).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to fully comply with all requirements listed on the federal
Form 2290.
Enforcement
Enforcement representatives look at the cab card for verification that vehicles are properly
registered. The cab card must always be carried in the vehicle described. Cab cards may not be
altered in any way. You should learn the requirements of the jurisdictions in which you plan to
operate. Please do not expect New Jersey IRP personnel to know all operating requirements of
all the jurisdictions. To enter another jurisdiction, you must have that jurisdiction listed on the
vehicle cab card for the proper gross weight of the applicable vehicle. However, you can get IRP
trip permits from jurisdictions not listed on your cab card. Apportioned registration does exempt
you from fuel tax or operating authority requirements of other jurisdictions. The filing of an IRP
application does not constitute operating authority for an apportioned vehicle.
Commercial vehicles not displaying a current registration plate, cab card, a valid trip
permit or temporary vehicle registration are in violation and the registrant is subject to
penalties and fines in all jurisdictions in which the vehicle travels.
Corporation Business Tax
Motor carriers delivering property into New Jersey are subject to the Corporation Business Tax,
which is administered by the Division of Taxation. Any corporation doing business, employing
people, owning property or capital or maintaining an office in this state, is subject to this tax. For
information, contact the Division of Taxation Customer Service Center at (609) 292-6400 or via
the Automated Tax Information System at (800) 323-4400 or (609) 826-4400 or by calling
Business Services (formerly Commercial Recording) at (609) 292-9292.
Any carrier found out of compliance may have his truck and load impounded until appropriate
fines have been paid.
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7.0 Applications and Forms
Completion of Forms
The applicant is responsible for properly completing all forms necessary to register vehicles
under apportioned registration agreements. If you submit an incomplete application, you will be
asked to provide the information or submit a new, revised application. Incorrect or partial
completion of an application will delay processing.
Data on the application is subject to review and verification. The base jurisdiction acts for all
jurisdictions in the collection and verification of such information and the registrant’s signature
attests to the accuracy.
Applications and Forms
Apportioned application forms and additional information are available online at
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/business/irp.htm. There are two basic applications that must be
properly completed in order for the IRP section to process IRP applications. These applications
are an Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and a Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2),
in addition to other forms that must be submitted, depending upon the applicant’s particular
situation. To avoid delay in processing your application, be sure to complete all requested
information on each form. Sample forms and detailed instructions are available on line (see
Appendix B of this guide).
A New Jersey IRP Registration Certification form must be completed for all initial IRP accounts.
A sample form is included in Appendix B of this guide.
They are also available via fax at the physical address or telephone number provided at the
beginning of this manual on page 2.
Options for Applying for Credentials
You can renew any existing fleet, replace plate(s), replace cab card(s), make cab card
corrections, and add jurisdictions via the internet at
https://mvcappwintelirp.state.nj.us/njWeb/login.do using the PIN number on your renewal form.
Applications can alternatively be processed through the mail before appearing in person, or via
fax using the number provided on page 2.
If all states to be apportioned are not adjacent or bordering one another, the carrier must provide
an explanation. This will no longer be required for Full Reciprocity Registrations effective
January 1, 2015.
NOTE: Do not send any payment with the application for the apportioned registration.
A bill will be generated and sent to you based on the information supplied on the
application. The bill will list the registration fee for each jurisdiction and provide a
total due on page 1.
The fact that application was made and the application is on file with the IRP Section does not
grant authority to operate in New Jersey or any other state in lieu of IRP registration credentials.
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8.0 New Registrations
The initial IRP application contains: Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and
Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2), and instructions on the reverse side of each IRP Carrier Guide
and IRP Registration Certification form. It is the applicant's responsibility to properly and
accurately complete each form necessary to register vehicles under the IRP program. Fully
complete and submit an Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1), a Mileage Schedule
(MCS-IRP-2) and an IRP Registration Certification (IRP-7) form. Instructions for completing
forms are available on line (see Appendix B). Proofs of address are required (see Appendix F).
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1), Original/Supplemental
Application
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1), Original/Supplemental Application, is used for
initial applicants. It is also used as a supplemental application after an initial application has been
submitted or after IRP registration. Use it as a supplemental application to: add or delete
vehicles to a same fleet; transfer plates; increase gross vehicle weight; correct registration
information; to notify a change of address (proof of address is required – see Appendix F); to
obtain a duplicate cab card and to request replacement plates. It requires the providing of: a fleet
number; registration year; business and mailing addresses (post office box numbers are not
permitted for business address); a contact person; phone number; vehicle weight information; the
equipment number assigned by the applicant; a full vehicle description; fuel type; vehicle prices;
lease information; and insurance information, USDOT number and TIN number.
Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2), Mileage Schedule Application
An initial applicant is to use the average per-Vehicle distance chart for New Jersey, unless the
Fleet did accrue actual distance during the Reporting Period. It also requires: applicant
information; mailing address; type of operation (private carrier, rental, household goods mover,
etc.); a contact person and an explanation of the method used to estimate your miles. The carrier
will be required to substantiate the estimate either by providing routes, destinations and number
of trips or by using the estimated mileage chart located on our web site (see Appendix A). Trip
permit operations are included in the total estimated miles. If there is a need to add a jurisdiction
to a particular fleet after submission of an initial application, Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2)
must be used. If the renewal mileage form is not used, a Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2) can be
used. Registrants under full reciprocity will no longer have to add jurisdictions. This requirement
will go away entirely as of January 1, 2016.
If all states to be apportioned are not adjacent or bordering one another, the carrier must provide
an explanation.
NOTE: Do not send any payment with the application for the apportioned registration.
A bill will be generated and sent to you based on the information supplied on the
application. The bill will list the registration fee for each jurisdiction and provide a
total due on page 1.
The fact that the application was made and the application is on file with the IRP Section does
not grant authority to operate in New Jersey or any other state in lieu of IRP registration
credentials.
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Processing
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. It will take approximately 2
to 3 weeks to complete an application transaction by mail. If you appear in person and your
applications are in order and complete, the processing will normally be done that day. Once an
application has been processed, an invoice will be mailed to the carrier, who then may make
payment by check or money order. Payments made in person can be cash, check or money
order. All checks must have preprinted name and address on them. No starter checks will be
accepted for IRP payments. Checks preprinted with a name only will be accepted for existing
IRP accounts or with proof of a valid address. If any check has been returned unpaid to this
Commission from your bank, all payments thereafter must be in the form of cash, certified check
or money order.
Points to Remember
• Be sure you have obtained a USDOT number and a TIN number for all vehicles used
for interstate travel.
• Be sure you have obtained all the applicable operating requirements from other
jurisdictions (e.g., operating authority).
• You may photocopy blank applications Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and
Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2) if you need more copies than you were provided.
• Be sure your vehicle is currently titled in New Jersey before initial application is made.
• Be sure you submit the required proof of payment of the Internal Revenue Service
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax if the GVW is 55,000 pounds or more for any vehicle.
• If you have appointed someone to sign your name or sign applications for IRP
registrations in your behalf, be sure to include a properly executed Power of Attorney
with the applications. If a consulting firm or agent is used, a blanket Power of Attorney
is required for all transactions processed for that account.
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9.0 Renewals
New Jersey has a staggered system of registration, meaning that any current registration expires
on the last day of the month one year from the month it was issued. There is no registration
grace period.
The date of expiration on a current registration cannot be advanced. In other words, if a
registration expires on December 31 and is not renewed until February, fees will be calculated
based on the January to December year. The original December expiration date will be kept.
A registration period of less than one year can be requested only to consolidate an IRP fleet.
Vehicle transfers and plate transfers from one fleet to another will be monitored to prevent
attempts to circumvent full-year registration and registration fees will be prorated to assure
proper billing and payment of fees.
Renewal Applications
New Jersey-based IRP registrants will receive IRP renewal schedules six to eight weeks before
the registration expiration date. For fleet registrations that expire in different months, separate
fleet renewal applications will be sent for each month’s registration with the same advance time.
The renewal application package will consist of the following:
Vehicle Schedule
A preprinted vehicle form containing all the information as it was provided by the applicant the
previous year. The applicant must review and verify that the information on these preprinted
forms is correct. To make corrections to the preprinted schedules, simply mark through the
incorrect information with a single straight line and print the correct information above it using a
red ballpoint pen.
Adding Vehicle(s) to a Fleet
If there is any vehicle to add to a fleet during renewal or if there is any vehicle not listed on the
preprinted renewal schedule, add them to the fleet. Use the Equipment Registration Form (MCS-
IRP-1) to add vehicles to the fleet during renewal. Be sure to enter the added vehicle(s) on the
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) that corresponds to your particular fleet number and
weight group. The effective date will be the same as the renewal effective date for the fleet.
Deleting Vehicle(s) from a Fleet
To delete a vehicle from a fleet during renewal, draw a line through the applicable units and then
complete the information as requested under the Deleted Vehicle Information section of the
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) that corresponds to your particular fleet number, and
include desired date of removal in the “Reason Removed” box.
Weight Changes
Weight changes must be made either before or after registration renewal. The weight change
cannot be done on the renewal application. The change can only be accomplished after
Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) is completed as a supplement.
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Replacement Plates
If plates need to be replaced, use Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1).
Mileage Schedule
A preprinted mileage schedule listing all the jurisdictions. If mileage data is missing,
incomplete, or incorrect, provide the correct mileage in red ink next to the applicable
jurisdiction.
Form 2290, Schedule 1
The renewal applicant must submit a receipted copy of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form
2290 for apportioned vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or over. The
Schedule 1 must list each apportioned vehicle in your fleet. The applicant should print the IRP
account number onto the 2290 Schedule. The 2290 must be validated by the IRS as proof of
payment of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
If the applicant is unable to obtain a copy of the validated 2290, a copy of the submitted
completed 2290, along with a copy of both sides of the cancelled remittance article showing
payment to the IRS for the tax is required as proof of payment also on live receipt showing (E-
file).
If the name of the taxpayer listed on Form 2290, Schedule 1, is not the same name as the
registrant, the IRP section will process the form as proof of payment if a written statement
accompanies it. The statement must include all vehicle identification numbers (VIN) for the
applicable vehicle and a written confirmation of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax payment for each listed
vehicle. The statement must be executed and signed by the person whose name appears on the
Form 2290.
Special Notes
Because the renewal is printed and issued before registration expiration, any supplemental
activity that takes place after distribution will not be shown. This includes additions/deletions of
vehicles, changes of fleet/vehicle information or added jurisdictions (until 1/1/2016). Therefore,
it is essential that the carrier review the renewal application for accuracy or omission of pertinent
information.
Failure to report or include factual data could result in processing delays, assessment of incorrect
fees or maintenance of incorrect records.
Renewal applications can be processed by logging onto the website below or returned in the pre-
addressed return envelope that is provided as part of the renewal package or bring the completed
renewal forms in person to the address listed on page 2 of this manual.
NJ IRP Online Renewal link:
https://mvcappwintelirp.state.nj.us/njWeb/login.do
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10.0 Supplemental Applications
A supplemental application is submitted by the carrier after the original/renewal application has
been filed or paid. Supplemental applications should be made on the New Jersey Equipment
Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and the Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2). Instructions for
completing the forms is available on line (see Appendix B).
You must submit a supplemental application for the following transactions:
To Add Vehicle(s)
Vehicles may be added to an existing fleet anytime during the registration year. Mileage
information provided with your original application will be used to calculate the fees due.
However, the fees due each jurisdiction will be prorated for the remaining months of the year
using the most recent fee schedule applicable. The IRP section will process the supplemental
application as soon as possible. The subsequent invoice/bill will be sent to the registrant with a
pre-addressed return envelope or the applicant can have the bill faxed if requested and if a
current fax number. The new IRP credential will be sent to the registrant as soon as payment has
been received for the total fee due.
To Delete Vehicle(s)
Vehicles may be deleted (with or without a corresponding replacement vehicle) from an existing
fleet anytime during the registration year. To delete a vehicle(s) from your fleet, the cab card(s)
and plates(s) must accompany the supplemental Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1)
applications. Every time a vehicle is deleted from a fleet, whether in-person, via FAX or through
the mail, the cab card must be returned or a statement of disposition written on the application or
letter. Credit is available for a vehicle permanently removed from an apportioned fleet if a
transfer of the plates to another vehicle(s) is completed on the same application.
The buyer of a vehicle may submit a copy of the front and back of the NJ title to the IRP unit, as
long as it is 5 working days or over from the date of sale on the back of the title. The plate will
be canceled for the new owner allowing for retitling of the vehicle. The canceled plates are no
longer valid and may not be transferred to another vehicle. No partial refunds will be issued.
If an out of state title is submitted to the IRP Unit, the plates will be immediately cancelled so
that the new buyer can have the vehicle retitled. Again, the canceled plates are no longer valid
and may not be transferred to another vehicle. No partial refunds will be issued.
To Replace Vehicle(s)
A fleet of vehicles may be replaced any time during the registration year. To apply for the
prorated credits from the previous vehicle(s) (if allowed) to another vehicle(s): the information
must be provided on the same supplemental Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1)
application; the registrant must return the original cab card with the application. Keep accurate
records of submission of such documents and any correspondence, as the absence of such may
affect any credit or refund. Not all jurisdictions allow plate transfers. You should check with the
jurisdiction you are registered in to determine if full fees will be charged on the replacement
vehicle.
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To Increase/Decrease Vehicle(s) Weight in a Jurisdiction
A change to vehicle weight may be made anytime during the registration year using Equipment
Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) as a supplemental. If the gross vehicle weight is increased, you
will be billed for any difference in registration fees, prorated using the current fee schedule
available for any jurisdiction where registration is in effect. The IRP section will send you new
IRP credential displaying the weight increase after it has received full payment for the total fees
due. Weight decreases can occur only in specified circumstances. For more information contact
the IRP section.
To Add Jurisdiction(s)
(Applicable only until vehicles are registered under Full Reciprocity)
Jurisdictions may be added to your apportioned fleet account anytime during the registration year
and will be applicable to all vehicles in the fleet. Complete New Jersey Mileage Schedule
(MCS-IRP-2) application and list the jurisdiction(s) you are adding and the estimated miles to be
traveled. You must use at least the minimum mileage listed on the estimated mileage schedule
multiplied by the number of vehicles in the fleet. Or, to use your own estimated miles, complete
form MCS-IRP-3 giving location, routes of travel, number of vehicles and the mileage that you
may be traveling. The mileage will be prorated from the first day of the month in which a
jurisdiction(s) is added until the expiration of the current fleet registration. Fees for the added
jurisdiction(s) will be calculated separately and in addition to previously submitted applications.
Once the application is received, a billing invoice will be generated and new IRP credentials will
be mailed as soon as payment is received.
To Replace License Plates
Replacement plates can be obtained by completing a supplemental Equipment Registration Form
(MCS-IRP-1). Designate the schedule as a supplement for plate replacement, complete the
Vehicle Description section on the application and submit it to the IRP Section along with the
cab card that corresponds to the license plate the applicant needs to replace. The registrant
cannot request a transfer when you apply for plate replacement. Credit on the vehicle can be
transferred under stolen plate circumstance only if the registrant returns the original identifying
cab card for the plates being replaced. The fee for a set of replacement plates is $6 and a new
cab card is $7, total $13.
To Correct Credentials
A registrant may request corrections to an IRP credential at any time. Wrong weight, wrong
jurisdiction, wrong VIN, etc., can be corrected, if applicable, by submitting an Equipment
Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1). If a registrant needs mileage corrected, use Mileage Schedule
(MCS-IRP-2). Any credential “correction” that is in fact a “change” (information not submitted
at the time of initial, renewal, or supplemental application) will be handled as a change request
and the registrant will be billed for fees accordingly.
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To Transfer with Weight Increase
To replace a deleted vehicle with a replacement vehicle at a gross weight higher than the one
deleted will require additional registration fees. Once the IRP Section receives the additional fee
payment, it will issue the new cab card displaying the revised weight. Be sure to return the cab
card issued for the vehicle that is being deleted when the supplemental application is submitted.
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11.0 Fees
An “Apportionable Fee” means any periodic recurring fee or tax required for registering
Vehicles, such as registration, license, or weight fees. All apportioned vehicles are subject to
annual registration fees. Any jurisdiction may increase its registration fee as it deems
necessary. IRP transactions will reflect updated fees depending upon the most current fee
table/schedule in effect at the time of transaction.
Registration Fees
New Jersey’s registration fees are based on the gross weight of the vehicle.
For apportionment purposes, these fees are reduced by a percentage factor. The percentage
factor is determined by the total New Jersey miles divided by the total miles traveled in all IRP
jurisdictions during the mileage- reporting year (July 1 through June 30 of the previous year).
Annual apportioned New Jersey registration fees are payable at the time of initial registration or
upon renewal of apportioned registration.
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12.0 Billing Notice
When New Jersey processes each application, the fees are calculated for all IRP jurisdictions for
which apportionment has been requested. (Every jurisdiction bases its fees on different criteria,
such as vehicle weight, purchase price, model year of the vehicle, carrier type, and so on. Some
jurisdictions have more than one fee, such as an ad valorem tax, excise tax, privilege tax or clean
air levy.) All fees are inclusive within the breakdown for each jurisdiction on the billing
notice/invoice.
The billing notice is sent to the carrier’s mailing address as shown on the application and it
shows the total due for the registration. The billing notice typically consists of:
• Total fees due for each jurisdiction apportioned.
• The percent of the total registration fee that the registrant is paying each state.
• A total apportioned registration fee.
• Any administration fees due.
• Credential fees due (plate fee, if applicable, and cab card fee).
• Vehicle(s) listed on the application.
• If applicable, any duplicate cab card fees, any transfer fees, etc., and the total apportioned fee
due.
Payment
The total amount due is listed on page 1 of the invoice package.
Do not remit funds for any amounts listed on pages 2 or 3 of the billing. These are subtotals only
and have already been included in the total amount due shown of page 1.
Please make your check payable to:
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Mail your payment and page 1 of the billing to:
State of New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Motor Carrier Services - IRP Section
225 East State Street
PO Box 178
Trenton, NJ 08666-0178
To make payment in person:
Payments can be made in person at our Location Address (see Page 2) with cash, check or
money order. All checks must have preprinted name and address on them. No starter checks
will be accepted.
If any check has been returned unpaid to this Commission from your bank, all payments must be
in the form of cash, certified check or money order.
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To make a payment by credit card or E-checking:
You can use your credit card to renew an existing fleet at www.njmvc.gov (click Commercial –
Online Services – Renew IRP) using the PIN on your renewal form. Additional fees are charged
for credit card payments.
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13.0 REFUNDS
New Jersey Refund Policy
New Jersey will permit refunds if: there was an error by the Motor Vehicle Commission; there
was an error on the mileage application; or an audit by the Commission indicates an
overpayment. Requests for a refund must be submitted in writing stating the reason for the
request. If the vehicle was just registered, the plates (unused) must also be returned with the
request. If the plates were bolted to the truck, a refund will not be issued. Refund requests
associated with a vehicle deletion will only be accepted if made prior to the effective date of the
new registration. This is only if the vehicle was renewed in error, such as vehicle was already
sold, destroyed, etc.
No refund is permitted where a vehicle was transferred from one fleet to another by the same
registrant, where an apportioned vehicle is permanently or temporarily removed from a fleet for
any reason, it is after the effective date of the registration (even by one day), or where a lease
expires or is terminated. No refunds are issued for unused portions of the Cab Card.
No refund less than $10.00 shall be granted.
IRP Jurisdictions
• Applications for a refund of apportioned registration fees for other IRP
jurisdictions must be handled directly between the New Jersey-based carrier and
the individual jurisdictions, in accordance with their laws. Contact information
for other jurisdictions can be obtained through the web site appearing in
Appendix C.
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14.0 Temporary Registrations
Temporary Vehicle Registration
Temporary apportioned authorization is provided to New Jersey-based carriers if the account is
in good standing (all account invoices are paid) only at time of renewal or replacement plates
when processed on line. The temp for a renewal processed on line is only valid 15 days from the
new expiration date. Temporary registrations for replacement plates are only valid for 15 days
from the date of issuance, and only if the registration of the original apportioned plate is not
expired.
Trip Permit
New Jersey offers a Trip Permit (TP) for a vehicle that is currently registered in another state, but
not apportioned and would like to travel into New Jersey. A trip permit must be carried in the
cab of the vehicle for which it was issued or that vehicle could be subject to full registration.
The TP is valid for 72 hours beginning at the time of issue. Both the date and time of issuance
are on the permit.
The trip permit allows both intrastate and interstate movement and must be carried in the cab of
the vehicle for which it was issued. It is not transferable. The cost is $25. Motor Carrier
Services may refuse to issue a trip permit to any person or entity that formerly held a license or
registration issued by the Commission that was suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled for any
reason.
If a New Jersey-based non-apportioned carrier requires the use of a trip permit to travel into a
state where apportioned registration has not been obtained for a specific vehicle conducting
business, be sure to be aware of the different trip permit requirements and rules by contacting
each state where the travel will occur.
These permits are intended for use only occasionally or for emergency. Trip permits should not
be used to avoid or evade apportioned registration. Trip permits can be obtained through wire
services.
Temporary Permit (New Jersey IFTA)
New Jersey offers a 96-hour IFTA credential to out-of-state carriers for a specific vehicle in lieu
of regular IFTA licensing. The cost is $25. The permit displays the time and date of issue,
owner and vehicle information. It must be carried in the cab of the vehicle for which it was
issued at all times during its validity.
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Hunter’s Permit
A hunter’s permit is a permit issued to an owner-operator (lessor) who terminates a lease and has
to surrender the apportioned plates and cab card to the carrier (lessee). The permit enables a
vehicle or combination of vehicles to use the highways in all jurisdictions for the purpose of
locating a new job.
A hunter’s permit is valid only if the vehicle or combination of vehicles is operating unladed. It
is not transferable. The permit is valid for ten days and costs $25. No refund or credit is allowed
for a hunter’s permit issued but not used.
The Commission may refuse to issue a hunter’s permit to any person or entity that formerly held
a license or registration issued by the Commission that was suspended, revoked, denied, or
canceled for any reason.
Oversize/Overweight Permit
Information for oversize and/or overweight permits can be found at the NJDOT web site below.
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/freight/trucking/oversize.shtm
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15.0 Mileage/Operational Records - IRP
Every carrier who registers vehicles under the IRP must maintain records to substantiate the
actual miles traveled and other information used to determine registration fee for all vehicles in
the IRP fleets.
Source Documents
Vehicle Costs
Acceptable documentation to support a vehicle’s purchase price and date of purchase includes a
purchase invoice and bill of sale. For lease units, the lease agreement (if the purchase price is
stated in the agreement) or other proof of the fair market value of the vehicle at the beginning of
the lease is required. Costs of any capital additions and modifications made to the vehicle within
30 days of the purchase must be included in the purchase price. This may or may not include
sales tax, FET, etc.
Driver’s Trip Records
An acceptable source document to record distances is an “Individual Vehicle Mileage Record”
(IVMR). This document is completed by the driver for each trip made by a vehicle in an IRP
fleet, including owner-operated vehicles and leased vehicles. The most common IVMRs are the
driver’s trip sheets and driver’s log. These and other records are acceptable provided they
contain the following basic information:
1) Date of trip (beginning and end)
2) Registrant’s name
3) Trip origin and destination
4) Routes (highway numbers) traveled and/or odometer/hubometer readings
5) Distance by jurisdiction
6) Total trip distance
7) Vehicle unit numbers, for both power unit and trailer(s)
8) Fleet number (if registrant has more than one fleet)
9) Driver’s name and signature
10) Any purchased trip permits
11) VIN and plate number
Trip Permits
Copies of all trip permits obtained for operations by prorated vehicles must be available on file.
The distances traveled under these permits are to be reported on the next application for IRP
registration.
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Total Distance
As defined in the IRP Plan “Total Distance” means all distance operated by a Fleet of
Apportioned Vehicles. Total Distance includes the full distance traveled in all Vehicle
movements, both interjurisdictional and intrajurisdictional, and including loaded, empty,
deadhead, and bobtail distance. Distance traveled by a Vehicle while under a trip Lease shall be
considered to have been traveled by the Lessor’s Fleet.
Monthly Summaries
The IVMR/VTR information should be summarized monthly. The summary should contain
information by individual vehicle (beginning and ending odometer/hubometer readings,
individual trip details, distance by jurisdiction, total distance traveled) and by fleet (distance by
jurisdiction, total distance).
Yearly Summaries
A yearly summary for each July 1 through June 30 reporting period should show the total fleet
distance, broken down by month and/or quarter for each jurisdiction.
Reporting Period
“Reporting Period” means, except as provided below, the period of twelve consecutive
months immediately prior to July 1 of the calendar year immediately preceding the
beginning of the Registration Year for which apportioned registration is sought. If the
Registration Year begins on any day in July, August, or September, the Reporting Period
shall be the previous such twelve-month period.
If the first month of
Registration Year is:
The Reporting Period is:
January, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
February, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
March, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
April, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
May, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
June, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
July, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
August, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
September, 1975
July 1, 1973 – June 30, 1974
October, 1975
July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975
November, 1975
July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975
December, 1975
July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975
Records Retention Period
All operational and mileage records that support the application and supplements must be kept
for five years after the close of the registration year. For example, records for registration year
2014 (mileage year 7/1/12 - 6/30/13) must be retained until December 2019.
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Vehicle cost and weight records must be maintained for all vehicles that are currently registered
in the fleet. Once the vehicle in deleted or removed, these records must be kept for five years
after the close of the registration year.
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16.0 Audits - IRP
Authority to Audit
Article XVI, Section 1600 of the IRP agreement, requires each jurisdiction to conduct audits of
carriers based in its jurisdiction on behalf of all IRP member jurisdictions. Motor Vehicle
Commission auditors will perform IRP audits on New Jersey carriers.
Purpose of Audit
The purpose of the audit is to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations
governing prorated registration and proper payment of prorated registration fees to New Jersey
and to all other IRP member jurisdictions in which the carrier is (or was) registered for multi-
jurisdictional travel.
Audit Procedures
In conducting the IRP audit, auditors will use the source documents to determine the accuracy
and completeness of the distance and vehicle information recorded on the IVMRs, on the
monthly and yearly summaries and on the forms used for IRP registration.
Other Audits
New Jersey will perform IFTA audits in conjunction with IRP audits if applicable and
where reasonable.
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Appendix A
Maximum weights for IRP jurisdictions are available on line at
http://www.irponline.org/?page=MaxWeights.
The New Jersey IRP Carrier Guide is available on line at
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/commercial/IRP_Carrier_Guide_0306.pdf.
Information on Trip Permits for IRP jurisdictions is available on line at
http://www.irponline.org/?page=TripPermits.
Vehicle Abbreviations (examples)
Buses (if not listed, use the first five (5) letters of the name)
American Motors General
AMER
Prevost
PREVO
Blue Bird
BLUBD
Safetyliner
SAFLR
GMC
GMC
Silver Eagle
SILVE
Golden Eagle
GOLDE
TMC
TMC
MCI
MCI
Yellow
YELLO
Motorcoach Ind
MCIN
Power Units (If not listed, use the first five (5) letters of the name)
Arrow
ARROW
Int'l Harvester
INTL
Austin
AUST
Kenworth
KENWO
Autocar
AUTCR
Mack
MACK
Brockway
BKWAY
Marmon
MARM
Brown
BROWN
Marmon-Harrington
MARMH
Chevrolet
CHEV
Mercedes-Benz
MBZ
Clark
CLARK
Peterbilt
PETBT
Diamond Rio (Reo)
DIREO
REO
REO
Diamond T
DIAT
Stewart
STWRT
Dodge
DODGE
Volvo
VOLVO
Fargo
FARGO
Volvo White
VLVWH
Ford
FORD
Volvo White GMC
VWGM
Freightliner
FRGHT
Western Star
WESTA
FWD
FWD
White
WHITE
GMC
GMC
White GMC
WHGMC
Hayes
HAYES
White Freightliner
WHIFR
Hendrickson
HENDR
White Western Star
WHIWS
Hino
HINO
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Trailers (If not listed, use the first five (5) letters of the name)
Adams
ADAMS
Merritt
MERIT
Alloy
ALLOY
Miller
MILLE
American
AMER
Mohawk
MOHAW
Arrow
ARROW
Monarc
MONAR
Bartlett
BARTL
Monon
MONON
Beall
BEALL
Nabors
NABOR
Brown
BROWN
Peerless
PEER
Butler
BUTLR
Peterbilt
PETBT
Cascade Jetti
CJLT
Peterson
PETRS
Clark
CLARK
Pike
PIKE
Clement
CLEME
Pines
PINES
Clough
CLOUG
Raven
RAVEN
Coach Craft
COACH
Reliance
RELIA
Comet
COMET
Rogers
ROGER
Custom
CUST
Shop Built
SHOPB
Daco
DACO
Standard
STAN
Delta
DELTA
Star
STAR
Dorsey
DORSE
Stewart
STEWA
Eagle
EAGLE
Strick
STRIC
Fountain(e)
FONA
Stuart
STURT
Fruehauf
FRUEH
Timpte
TIMPT
General
GENL
Trail Co
TRLCO
Gindy
GINDY
Trail King
TRLKILOGRAMS
Great Dane
GRATD
Traileze
TRLEZ
Heil
HEIL
Trailiner
TRANR
Hendricks
HNDKS
Trailmobile
TRLMO
Highway
HIGHW
Trailway
TRLWA
Hobbs
HOBBS
Transcraft
TRANC
Homemade
HM
Transport
TRASP
Hyster
HYSTR
Utility
UTILI
Kent
KENT
Vulcan
VULCA
Kentucky
KENTY
Washbash Nat'l
WABN
Keystone
KEYST
Westerner
WESTN
Kingham
KINGH
Western Star
WSTST
Load King
LOADK
White Westernstar
WSTAR
Lubbock
LUBCK
Whitlog
WHIT
Lufkin or Lufken
LUFKI
Wilson
WILSN
McKay or MackKay
MACKY
Zieman
ZIEMA
Matlock
MATLO
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Appendix B
The forms listed below are available on line at:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Commercial/irpqui1.pdf.
• IRP Registration Certification (IRP-7)
• Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and instructions for
completing this form
• Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2) and instructions for completing this form
• Scope of Operation (In Detail) On Using Your Own Estimated Miles
(MCS-IRP-3) (see note below)
• Mileage Calculations (Est. Mile)
Both the Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1) and the Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2)
must be completed when:
• first making application for a New Jersey prorate account, or
• when renewing an existing New Jersey prorate account, or
• when adding a jurisdiction(s) to a current apportioned registration year. (see note below)
Supplemental applications are submitted on the Equipment Registration Form (MCS-IRP-1)
and the Mileage Schedule (MCS-IRP-2) forms by the carrier after the original application has
been filed.
Note: Scope of Operation (In Detail) On Using Your Own Estimated Miles (MCS-IRP-3)
form will be used only for current registrations which are not yet “full reciprocity”. This also
includes adding a jurisdiction.
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IRP Account Number
MVC Use Only
New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
IRP-7 (7/03)
Application Checklist
To prevent processing delays, please take the time to carefully check your application. Did
you:
List the correct IRP account number and fleet number at the top of all pages of the
application?
Indicate the registration year and the effective date in the appropriate boxes?
Check the “Type of Operation” on the application?
Attach proof of payment of the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for vehicles weighing
55,000 lbs or more?
Provide a contact person and telephone number?
Provide the New Jersey business telephone number if the contact phone number is out
of state?
Make sure that all vehicle information is accurate and legible and the complete vehicle
identification number (VIN) is provided?
Complete the weight section for all registered states?
Sign the application(s) where indicated?
Write mileage next to jurisdictions and check (“X”) if you want to prorate?
Keep copies for your records?
Provide proof for the business address you are using? If you require the particulars for
this proof, kindly call the IRP office.
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Appendix C
Contact Information for New Jersey
Contact information (physical addresses and mailing addresses) may be found at the web site
below.
http://www.irponline.org/search/custom.asp?id=381
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Appendix D
Glossary Definitions
Definitions of IRP related terms can be found at the web site below.
http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.irponline.org/resource/resmgr/publications/plan_1.22.15.pdf
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Appendix E
Prism Training Screens
The following presentation includes information relevant to IRP registration and renewal. It
explains many different scenarios that define registrant and motor carrier relationships and
responsibilities.
Note: As of March, 2014, the IRP Office will not be screening the MCS-150 (or MCSA) update
date. This function is now automatically enforced by FMCSA. The effect on registration is the
same from an enforcement standpoint, in that renewals and new registrations will be denied. A
positive effect from this change is that the motor carrier is now able to update its MCMIS data on
the biennial schedule without the prior conflict with PRISM that required, essentially, annual
updates.
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Appendix F
ALL ADDRESS & NAME CHANGES MUST FOLLOW THE RULES BELOW
***ALL Information for each document should be the same with IRS, DOT, IRP &
IFTA. If any information is different, it may cause your work to be rejected***
NEW ACCOUNTS MUST SHOW ONE (1) PRIMARY & ALSO TWO (2) SECONDARY PROOFS OF
NAME & ADDRESS
BUSINESS
PRIMARY Proof of Name, Address & FEIN
SS4 Form OR Certificate of Authority (If the TIN on the Certificate of Authority is followed by
500, this is considered a temporary number)
IN ADDITION TO: (SECONDARY PROOFS OF ADDRESS)
A) Certificate of Incorporation
B) Utility Bill/Land Line Phone Bill or Cable Bill
C) Federal OR State Tax Returns
D) Vehicle Title
E) Property Tax Bill
F) Lease Agreement
G) Insurance Card
PERSONAL (OWNER OPERATOR)
PRIMARY Proof of Name & Address
New Jersey Drivers License
IN ADDITION TO: (SECONDARY PROOFS OF ADDRESS)
A) Utility Bill/Land Line Phone Bill or Cable Bill
B) Federal OR State Tax Returns
C) Vehicle Title
D) Property Tax Bill
E) Lease Agreement
F) Insurance Card
On new accounts for Owner Operators we will use SS#. At time of renewal we will need PROOF
OF TIN
A) SS4 Form
B) Screen shot of the TIN from the IRS
C) Account Transcript from the IRS
D) PRE PRINTED 2290 (NO HANDWRITTEN 2290’S WILL BE ACCEPTED)
E) Copy of Tax Return