The Application Process
The Department of Motor Vehicle's IRP application provides information
that is needed to obtain apportioned registration in the District
of Columbia. It is important that the application form is complete
in every detail, as missing data will delay processing. The IRP
application can only be processed at a designated DC DMV service
location in Washington, DC.
Invoice Payment
Payment for DC apportioned tags can be made by company check, personal
check and certified check only. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Payments
are accepted at a designated DC DMV service
location.
Fee Calculations
The cost of an apportioned tag will depend upon the percentage
of miles traveled in each IRP jurisdiction, the registered combined
gross weight of a vehicle, and other vehicle-specific criteria.
IRP officials are only able to determine licensing fees when
a completed application has been processed. The chart below is a simplified example of a carrier’s activities that is designed to show how fees are calculated. In the following chart, a carrier travels 25,000 miles each in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The vehicle is a Haul-for-Hire truck with a gross weight of 80,000 pounds. As shown on this chart, the District of Columbia collects a total of $1,580.75 from the carrier. Of this total, D.C. receives $581.25. The remaining money would be sent to the other states as follows:
| State |
Mileage |
Percent |
|
Full
Year Fee |
|
Apportioned
Fee |
| DC |
25,000 |
25% |
X |
$2325.00 |
= |
$581.25 |
| DE |
25,000 |
25% |
X |
$1390.00 |
= |
$347.50 |
| MD |
25,000 |
25% |
X |
$1280.00 |
= |
$320.00 |
| VA |
25,000 |
25% |
X |
$1328.00 |
= |
$332.00 |
| Total |
100,000 |
100% |
|
|
|
$1580.75 |
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