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Nova Scotia is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP). Nova Scotia-based carriers operating apportionable vehicles in Nova Scotia and one or more other member jurisdictions are subject to IRP.
An apportioned vehicle is any commercial vehicle used for the transportation of persons or property and:
Commercial/trailer registration expires December 31 each year and shall be renewed annually upon application by the owner, and by payment of the fees as required by law.
Nova Scotia has a staggered registration schedule.
Nova Scotia fees are based on the laden weight of the vehicle.
Fees are as follows:
Registered weight (kg) | Annual Fee |
---|---|
5,001 - 6,000 | $382.45 |
6,001 - 7,000 | $446.00 |
7,001 - 8,000 | $509.60 |
8,001 - 9,000 | $573.05 |
9,001 - 10,000 | $636.65 |
10,001 - 11,000 | $700.20 |
11,001 - 12,000 | $763.70 |
12,001 - 13,000 | $828.55 |
13,001 - 14,000 | $892.05 |
14,001 - 15,000 | $955.60 |
15,001 - 16,000 | $1,019.20 |
16,001 - 17,000 | $1,082.65 |
17,001 - 18,000 | $1,146.25 |
18,001 - 19,000 | $1,209.80 |
19,001 - 20,000 | $1,273.30 |
20,001 - 21,000 | $1,338.10 |
21,001 - 22,000 | $1,401.75 |
22,001 - 23,000 | $1,465.15 |
23,001 - 24,000 | $1,528.80 |
24,001 - 25,000 | $1,592.35 |
25,001 - 26,000 | $1,655.85 |
26,001 - 27,000 | $1,720.55 |
27,001 - 28,000 | $1,783.00 |
28,001 - 29,000 | $1,847.60 |
29,001 - 30,000 | $1,911.30 |
30,001 - 31,000 | $1,974.75 |
31,001 - 32,000 | $2,038.35 |
32,001 - 33,000 | $2,101.90 |
33,001 - 34,000 | $2,165.35 |
34,001 - 35,000 | $2,228.95 |
35,001 - 36,000 | $2,292.55 |
36,001 - 37,000 | $2,356.00 |
37,001 - 38,000 | $2,420.90 |
38,001 - 39,000 | $2,484.35 |
39,001 - 40,000 | $2,547.95 |
40,001 - 41,000 | $2,611.50 |
41,001 - 42,000 | $2,675.10 |
42,001 - 43,000 | $2,738.55 |
43,001 - 44,000 | $2,802.15 |
44,001 - 45,000 | $2,865.70 |
45,001 - 46,000 | $2,930.45 |
46,001 - 47,000 | $2,994.05 |
47,001 - 48,000 | $3,057.65 |
48,001 - 49,000 | $3,121.10 |
49,001 - 50,000 | $3,184.65 |
50,001 - 51,000 | $3,248.15 |
51,001 - 52,000 | $3,311.70 |
52,001 - 53,000 | $3,375.30 |
53,001 - 54,000 | $3,438.75 |
54,001 - 55,000 | $3,500.15 |
55,001 - 56,000 | $3,567.10 |
56,001 - 57,000 | $3,630.70 |
57,001 - 58,000 | $3,694.25 |
58,001 - 58,500 | $3,726.60 |
58,501 - 59,000 | $3,757.85 |
59,001 - 60,000 | $3,821.45 |
60,001 - 61,000 | $3,885.00 |
61,001 - 62,000 | $3,948.60 |
62,001 - 62,500 | $4,012.15 |
Application for registration of gross vehicle weight in excess of 14,000 kilograms must be accompanied by completed form MV62G to show distance between axles, tire sizes and manufacturer’s certificate of steering axle rating if steering axle weight to be in excess of 5,000 kilograms.
The following types of temporary registration permits are available in certain circumstances:
To apply for a temporary registration permit, the applicant must submit the following to the Registrar:
If a carrier is applying for a temporary number permit, then the carrier also has the option of applying for the temporary permit through a licensed dealer.
Temporary permits must be displayed in the vehicle’s lower right corner of the windshield. If a temporary permit is issued for a trailer or a semitrailer, then the permit must be carried in the cab. The permit must be removed from the vehicle and disposed of after the permit’s expiration date.
Temporary permits are not transferable.
Drivers operating replacement vehicles under a temporary breakdown permit must carry with them the disabled vehicle’s original apportioned license plate and the disabled vehicle’s permit and cab card.
Temporary breakdown permit | $62.30 |
Temporary number permit | 13.20 |
Book of 20 temporary number permits issued by a licensed dealer for up to 30 days for $12.10 each, pending issue of number plate and permit | 211.75 |
Temporary unladen weight permit | 17.50 |