IFTA - International Fuel Tax Agreement

As per each member jurisdiction regulation, if a carrier is a qualified IFTA licensee and does not require to participate in the IFTA program must obtain the trip permits from each IFTA member jurisdiction on which the vehicle travels.

Should I register for the IFTA in my state?

IFTA is the International Fuel Tax Agreement signed by the United States and the 10 Canadian Provinces bordering the US to lessen the burden of the truckers in fuel reporting.
A motor vehicle is considered as a qualified vehicle under the following standards:

  • Traveled in at least one or more IFTA jurisdictions
  • Heavy vehicles with three or more axles or used in combination exceeding 26,000 pounds or
    11,797 kilograms.

Recreational vehicles are not considered as a qualified Motor Vehicle unless used for business purposes.

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To apply

Fill and complete the applications typed or printed in ink. Submit the completed application to:

Motor Vehicle Division/IFTA
ND Department of Transportation
608 E Boulevard Ave, Suite 100
Bismarck ND 58505-0791

Get the application at $20 and you will need a decal set per qualified vehicle which costs $1. If done properly with all supporting documentation, the processing time is just 1 business day.

What credentials will I receive?

Carriers will receive an IFTA license and a set of decals, valid for a year. Each qualified motor vehicle needs a licensed photocopy to be kept safe in the vehicle. The original license issued by the bureau should retain your business address. The IFTA license is valid from January 1 through December 31 of a calendar year.

Quarterly Returns

Reporting Quarter Reporting Period Due Date
1st January - March April 30
2nd April - June July 31
3rd July - September October 31
4th October - December January 31

Do I file the quarterly fuel tax report if I didn't run during the quarter?

You need to submit a "zero report" to file the quarterly fuel tax return if no fuel used throughout the tax year.

What is the penalty and interest rate for late filing a quarterly fuel tax report?

A penalty of $50 or 10% of tax due, whichever is greater, and 0.4167% of interest per month will be charged for failing to file a tax return, late filing a tax return, and underpaying tax dues on all delinquent tax dues at each jurisdiction.

Renewals

Renewals are mailed out the October end or at the start of November. Renewals are returned by mail or done online.

Where can I get more information?

www.nd.gov/ndhp/motor-carrier

IFTA Rates For 3rd Quarter 2021

State / Province Gasoline Special Diesel Gasohol Propane LNG CNG Ethanol Methanol E-85 M-85 A55 Biodiesel Electricity Hydrogen
NORTH DAKOTA (ND) U.S.
Can.		 0.2300
0.0752		 0.2300
0.0752		 0.2300
0.0752		 0.2300
0.0752		 0.2300
0.0752		 0.2300
0.0752