NY HUT permits online
72-hour trip certificates
and annual stickers
Complete the form below for NY HUT permits, registration, or sticker applications. For any questions, call us at (888) 808-6026 or email support@nypermits.com.
What is the Highway Use Tax in NY?
The New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) is a weight-distance tax on motor carriers operating certain commercial vehicles on New York public highways. It is calculated from miles traveled in the state and the weight of the vehicle — not a standard registration fee.
Who needs it?
- Weight: gross weight over 18,000 lbs (or the alternative unloaded-weight method).
- Roads: any New York public highway used for commercial transport.
- Origin: U.S. or Canadian fleets crossing into New York.
- Frequency: daily deliveries or a single trip — compliance starts at the first mile.
NY HUT sticker vs temporary HUT
The HUT sticker is the ongoing registration for carriers who travel New York regularly. The state mails a physical decal. Pricing scales with the number of vehicles.
The temporary 72-hour HUT is a 3-consecutive-day trip certificate for first-time entrants, occasional trips, or immediate authorization before full registration.
Permanent HUT accounts still require quarterly mileage returns. We do not file those returns for you, but we can explain the requirements.
Bringing a Canadian fleet into New York?
New York treats Canadian and U.S. commercial vehicles the same. If gross weight exceeds 18,000 lbs, you need a valid HUT credential before you use public highways — including Peace Bridge and Thousand Islands crossings.
3-day solution
Temporary certificates fit carriers who enter New York only a few times a year without quarterly filing.
Border-ready PDF
After approval we email a digital copy for the cab or a printed inspection copy.
Frequent travel
More than about 10 NY trips a year? A HUT sticker is usually cheaper than repeating 72-hour permits.
Excluded and exempt vehicles
Not every truck needs a HUT sticker. Under New York Tax Law, some vehicles are excluded or exempt when used only for their designed purpose.
Examples of excluded equipment: power shovels, road rollers, snow plows, tractor cranes, well drillers used as designed. If you use them for general highway transport, you must register those miles.
Examples of exempt operations: government vehicles, USPS mail under contract, farm use only, household goods movers under authority, fire apparatus, personal RVs, and vehicles at or under 18,000 lbs (unless using the alternative method).
Series 25
Series 25 HUT certificates are valid through December 31, 2027. Carriers must still file quarterly returns, even with zero New York miles. Missing filings can suspend credentials.
We help with adding or removing vehicles, weight updates, lost decals, and moving to the current series when renewal opens.
Online orders are limited to the 72-hour temporary HUT permit and the HUT sticker.
Guides
NY HUT Compliance Tips: Avoid Penalties and Suspension
Practical compliance habits: valid credentials, quarterly filing, Series 25 dates, and common mistakes to avoid.
NY Permits for Out-of-State and Canadian Carriers
How carriers based outside New York—and many Canadian fleets—handle temporary HUT permits and stickers.
IFTA vs. New York HUT: What Carriers Must Know
IFTA covers fuel tax reporting across jurisdictions; NY HUT is a separate New York highway use tax credential.