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Frequently
Asked Questions - IRP
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questions and answers apply to Kentucky based carriers only.
If you are based in another state, please contact your state's
IRP office with any compliance questions. |
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Who
needs an apportioned license plate? |
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Any vehicle with a gross vehicle or registered
gross weight exceeding 26,000 lbs. or having 3 or more axels
regardless of weight operating outside the state of Kentucky
needs an apportioned license plate. In addition, any vehicle
doing intrastate hauling outside the state of Kentucky, regardless
of registered gross weight, must have an apportioned license
plate. In the case of apportioned license plates, intrastate
hauling is defined as picking up a load in a state other than
Kentucky, then dropping that same load in another location
within that state. (Example: pick up a load in Toledo, Ohio
and drop that same load in Columbus, Ohio.) In the case of
intrastate haulers, commercial vehicles of any weight, with
the exception of passenger vehicles, must have apportioned
license plates. |
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What
weight apportioned plates are available? |
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Apportioned
license plates are available in the following weights: 10000,
14000, 18000, 22000, 26000, 32000, 38000, 44000, 55000, 62000,
73280, and 80000. This weight is the combined weight of the
truck, trailer and load. This is also known as the taxable
weight or registered weight. |
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What
is a 2290? Do I have to have one? |
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The
Form
2290 is the Schedule of Heavy Highway Vehicles. It is
a tax that is collected by the Internal Revenue Service. You
must have a stamped 2290 (showing that the tax has been paid)
for each vehicle that is 55,000 lbs. or greater that you have
owned for 60 days or more. Please be aware that the form 2290
must be in your own name. A copy of the 2290 must be provided
to us at the time of your renewal or when you add an applicable
truck to your account. |
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It’s time to renew my apportioned license plates. What
do I need to do? |
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Our
office will mail out a renewal packet to you approximately
6 weeks before your expiration date. That packet contains
instructions that you should follow carefully because they
often change from year to year. You can either come in to
our office (The
One Stop Shop), mail us your information, or if you run
short on time, you can fax us your information. Our fax number
is (502) 564-2950. This function can also be done on our website.
For information about using the web, see Question #14. |
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What
is a cab card? |
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Your
cab card is the official document issued by the state that
shows what jurisdictions (states) you are allowed to travel
in. The cab card includes specific vehicle information, and
cannot be transferred from vehicle to vehicle. The original
cab card must be kept in your truck. A photocopy is not acceptable. |
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I need to travel to a jurisdiction that is not on my cab card.
What should I do? |
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Our office can add a jurisdiction to
your fleet. In order to do this, you must fill out the top
portion of the Supplemental Application ( Schedule
C) and mark the jurisdiction(s) that you would like to
add on a Schedule
B. Fax these forms to our office. We will fax you a bill
and if the total of your outstanding bills is less than $100
we will fax you a temporary permit so that you may travel
to that jurisdiction. When we receive your payment we will
send you a new permanent cab card that includes the additional
jurisdiction(s). This function can also be done on our website.
For information about using the web, see Question #14. |
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I’ve lost my plate/cab card/decal. What should I do? |
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You
must fill out a Lost or Stolen Affidavit and fax or send that
to us. Please fill out the top of this form, have it notarized,
and fax it to (502) 564-2950. Please make a note of your IRP
Account Number and your fax number on your cover page. We
will fax you a bill and a temporary permit. Carry this permit
in your vehicle to make you legal to run. When we receive
your payment we will issue you a new plate/cab card/decal
and mail it to you. Follow this link to download a Lost or
Stolen Affidavit.
This function can also be done on our website. For information
about using the web, see Question #14. |
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I sold my truck. Can I get a refund? |
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Yes,
you can. You must mail us the plate and original cab card.
Also include a note telling us the reason why you are requesting
a refund (out of business, truck sold, truck disabled, etc.).
You will receive a prorated refund for the Kentucky portion
of the fees that were paid. The fees that were paid to other
jurisdictions are not refundable. Our mailing address is:
Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet
IRP Branch, Apportioned Registration Section
PO Box 2323
Frankfort, KY 40602-2323
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I sold my truck and bought another one. Can I transfer the license
plates from one to the other? |
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Yes,
you can. You will need to fill out a Kentucky IRP Apportioned
Registration Supplemental Application (Schedule
C), and fax that to us along with the apportioned certificate
(from your local county clerk), proof of your liability insurance,
and a 2290 if your vehicle’s combined gross weight is
55,000 lbs. or greater and you have owned it for more than
60 days (see question #3). If the vehicle is leased on to
a motor carrier, a copy of the lease agreement must be submitted.
You can fax all of this information to (502) 564-2950. We
will process your application and fax you a bill and a temporary
permit. You must mail in the original cab card from the deleted
vehicle with your payment. If your original cab card has been
lost or stolen, follow this link to download a Lost or Stolen
Affidavit and include the notarized affidavit with your payment.
When we receive your payment and your plate we will issue
you a new plate and cab card. Follow this link to download
a Schedule
C. This function can also be done on our website. For
information about using the web, see Question #14. |
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I
sold my truck to my neighbor. Can I transfer the plate to him? |
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No.
Apportioned license plates are not transferable from one account
to another. Your neighbor will have to obtain his own apportioned
license plate. |
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I just bought a new vehicle. Do I have to pay usage tax on it? |
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Usage
tax is paid on any vehicle with a combined gross weight 44,000
lbs. and under. This tax is paid at your local county clerk
when you register the vehicle for the first time. |
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How
much does an apportioned license plate cost? |
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Cost
varies according to weight of vehicle, vehicle type, vehicle
year, type of operation and previous year mileage. 80,000
lb. plates may cost approximately $1,250.00 to $2,500.00. |
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How
can I pay for my apportioned license plate? |
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You
can pay with a personal or company check, with cash or with
a credit card. There is a fee charged to use your credit card.
That fee is based on the amount of the bill. You can also
pay for your transactions with ACH Debit (please see question
#15). |
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Can
I do IRP transactions on the web? |
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Yes
you can. In order to have access to our website you must sign
up with us. Once we have you set up you will be able to use
the web to do your annual renewal, to do cab card and plate
replacements, to add vehicles to your account, to add jurisdictions
to your account, and to do vehicle transfers. To get started,
fill out the Kentucky
IRP Web Application Form and fax it to (502) 564-2950.
When we receive it we’ll send you an email confirmation
with some instructions. |
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Can
I use ACH Debit to pay for my transactions? |
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Yes!
In fact, we encourage it. When you sign up for ACH Debit,
we can pull your fees directly from your checking account,
thereby saving the time that it would take you to mail in
a check. The fees are debited from your account in two or
three business days. To sign up for ACH Debit, fill out the
bottom part of the Kentucky
IRP Web Application Form and fax it in to us along with
a copy of a voided check. |
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The
IRP office faxed me a temporary permit, but I'm afraid to drive
my truck without a plate on it. Is this really legal? |
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Yes.
It's perfectly legal to haul loads with a temporary permit.
If you have a temporary in your truck, then you may drive
in any state without a plate. Temporaries are faxable - you
do not need to have the original in your truck. |
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