Minnesota IFTA and IRP Bond
Overview
Minnesota's Department of Transportation requires carriers operating under IFTA and IRP registrations to maintain financial accountability for fuel taxes and apportioned registration fees — and this bond is how you prove it. Carriers who don't qualify for standard registration status must post the Minnesota IFTA and IRP Bond as a condition of operating legally across state lines. It protects the state against unpaid fuel tax obligations and apportioned fees you owe as a registered motor carrier. Without it, your operating authority in Minnesota can be denied or revoked.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you operate a qualified motor vehicle fleet under Minnesota's IFTA and IRP programs and have been required to post a bond as a condition of registration, this bond is for you. Carriers who are new to Minnesota's programs, have a prior compliance issue, or otherwise don't meet the state's credit standards for unsecured registration are the typical applicants. You've likely been told directly by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that a bond is required before your credentials will be issued or renewed. This is not optional — no bond means no plates and no IFTA credentials.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will fulfill your fuel tax reporting and payment obligations under the International Fuel Tax Agreement and your apportioned registration fees under the International Registration Plan. Minnesota's Department of Transportation is the obligee — they are the party protected if you fail to pay what you owe. If you default on those obligations, the state can make a claim against the bond to recover unpaid amounts. The bond holds you financially accountable as a condition of accessing Minnesota's IFTA and IRP programs.
When is it Required?
Renewal cycles matter here — if your bond lapses or is not kept active, your IFTA credentials and IRP apportioned plates can be suspended or not renewed. The requirement is triggered at the point of initial registration if the state has determined you need to post security, and it remains in force for as long as that security condition applies to your account. Minnesota may review your compliance history and release the bond requirement after a period of good standing, but until that happens, continuous coverage is mandatory. Don't wait until your registration renewal deadline to address a lapsing bond.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide in Minnesota and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It covers your obligations under both the International Fuel Tax Agreement and the International Registration Plan as they apply to your fleet's operations based out of Minnesota. Because IFTA and IRP are multi-jurisdictional programs, your Minnesota credentials allow you to operate across member states — but the bond obligation itself is to Minnesota.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your carrier information, complete the application, and submit — the process is fully online with no agent callback required. Once approved, your bond documents are issued and ready to submit to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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