The Ap 178 form, formally titled the Texas Application for International Fuel Tax Agreement License, is issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Carriers that operate qualified motor vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds (or with three or more axles) across state or provincial lines are required to obtain an IFTA license before traveling through multiple jurisdictions.
The form collects key information about the applicant, including the legal name, trade name, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and the physical and mailing addresses of the operation. Applicants must also specify their ownership type, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or LLC, and list general partners or corporate officers as applicable.
After the Comptroller processes the application, the carrier receives IFTA decals for each qualified vehicle in its fleet. These decals serve as proof of registration and allow the carrier to travel freely across all IFTA member jurisdictions without purchasing individual fuel tax permits. You can submit the completed form by mail, fax, or email.
For other Texas Comptroller forms, you can also fill out the AP-114 form for motor fuel tax reports, the AP-197 form for fuel tax refund claims, the 01-114 form for Texas sales and use tax returns, or the Texas sales tax exemption certificate.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Ap 178 Form |
| Issuing Agency | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | Texas IFTA application, IFTA license application, AP international fuel tax agreement, Texas Comptroller IFTA form |