Who Must Apply

Vehicles that qualify for apportioned registration fees include vehicles that:

1. Travel in two or more IRP jurisdictions (including Virginia).
2. Are used for transporting persons or property.
3. Have a registered gross vehicle weight or actual weight in excess of 26,000 pounds (property carrying vehicle).
4. Are a power unit with three (3) or more axles regardless of weight, including buses.
5. Are used in combination and the actual weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds.

Vehicles that are exempt from IRP registration include:

• Government-owned vehicles
• Trailers and semi-trailers
• Charter buses
• Vehicles displaying restricted plates such as equipment, dealer or farm plates.
• Recreational vehicles, such as motor homes, that are not used in connection with a business.