Get a Temporary Authority (TA)
What is a Temporary Authority (TA)?
An IRP Temporary Authority (TA) is a temporary permit valid for a maximum of 30 days that allows you to operate a vehicle in your fleet while the International Registration Bureau (IRB) processes the permanent registration for that vehicle.
To apply for a TA, you must have a valid, paid IRP account with NY State DMV for the current registration year.
When can I apply for a TA?
You can apply for a TA when you make the following changes to your IRP fleet
- add vehicles
- transfer apportioned plates
- increase registered weight
- replace apportioned plates or a lost or stolen cab card
- create a new fleet
- transfer a vehicle from one fleet to another fleet
See the NY State IRP Manual (pdf) (IRP-8) for instructions to complete the forms and information about required documents.
To apply
- complete and sign form Schedule A & C (pdf) (IRP-6)
- complete form Schedule B (pdf) (IRP-5) to add jurisdictions or create a new fleet
- complete and sign form IRP Temporary Authority Request Form - Attachment B (pdf) (IRP-21)
- send proof of ownership and proof of insurance (form FS-20) to add a vehicle
To apply by mail
You can mail your application to the International Registration Bureau (IRB)
If you are using the United States Postal Service use this address
International Registration Bureau
PO Box 2850 ESP
Albany, NY 12220-0850
If you use an express mail service or other method, use this address
International Registration Bureau
NYS DMV
Room 136
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12228
To apply by fax
Fax the items listed above to the IRB at 518-486-6579
How much does a TA cost?
The cost for a TA is $5.00 for each vehicle in addition to the standard registration fees and/or administrative fees that result from the changes made to your IRP fleet.
What will I receive after I send in my application for a TA?
You will receive the following items from the IRB via Fax normally within 2 business days of receiving you application
- the TA valid for a maximum of 30 days
- a bill for the total amount due for the TA
- a checklist of additional items, if any, that need to be returned with your payment
We must receive full payment and the required additional items within 30 calendar days. If you do not pay within 30 days, the DMV will suspend the IRP registrations of all vehicles in your fleet. A TA cannot be cancelled after the TA has been issued by the IRB. You must pay the full amount of the bill.