Form 2290 deadline 2026 truck on a highway

Form 2290 Deadline 2026

A vehicle first used on a public highway in July 2026 generally has a filing deadline of Aug. 31, 2026.

Use The First Use Month

The deadline is based on the month the vehicle first used a public highway. It is not based on state registration.

Keep Schedule 1

The stamped Schedule 1 can serve as proof of payment when registering the vehicle with a state.

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