IFTA Decal

Definition

An IFTA decal is the small adhesive sticker each IFTA-licensed qualified motor vehicle must display on both lower exterior cab doors during the registration year. The base jurisdiction issues two decals per vehicle when the IFTA license is granted under 49 CFR §367 and the IFTA Articles of Agreement. The license itself is the primary credential, but roadside enforcement uses the visible decal to confirm registration before scrutinizing the cab card. Decals expire December 31 each year; carriers may operate on the prior-year decal during a one-month grace period (Jan 1 to Jan 31) if renewal is pending. A missing decal can lead to a temporary fuel-tax bond requirement and roadside fines.