IRP External Web Processing Manual Page | 3 October 26, 2023
GETTING STARTED
Browser Settings
The IFTA/IRP application was built to be compatible with Internet Explorer v6.0 and higher.
However, with advancements in technology this system is now compatible with Microsoft
®
Internet
Explorer
®
(IE), Google Chrome
TM
, and Mozilla
®
Firefox
®
. New IE versions may need to run in the
compatibility mode. It is important that your computer security settings be set to allow the IFTA
application to run.
Pop-Up Settings
The application makes use of pop-up windows to display certain documents created in a
PDF format. You will have to make some setting adjustments on your computer to allow
these pop-up windows as described in Security Settings and Pop-Ups
.
Adobe Reader Software Required
The system makes extensive use of PDF-type documents and this will require you to install
the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. It is free, and you can get the
latest version on the internet by following the instructions in Adobe Reader Software
.
Account and Password Maintenance
If you are a new carrier, your temporary password was sent to you when your account was
processed, if you are an existing customer, you will need to email the Office of Vehicle &
. You will need to include your Client
ID, and we will send you a temporary password, good for 24-hours, to the email we have on
file. Once you receive the temporary password, you will need to go to
https://iowadot.gov/mvd/motorcarriers to set up your account for online processing. Your
client ID and password will be the same for both IFTA and IRP.
If you have problems signing on after you have created your new password, you will need to
contact our office at 515-237-3268.
Validation Screens
After data entry for a particular function is complete, a validation screen will provide an opportunity to
validate the information before it is stored. The validation screen is presented to allow an unrestricted
view of the information you have entered. The following functions are available on the validation
screens:
• “Back” – Select this button to return to the data-entry screen and correct the information as
needed.
• “Proceed” – Select this button to continue navigation to the next logical step of the
transaction. Note: The information entered will be saved once you proceed.
• “Quit” – Select this button to exit the validation screen and return to the appropriate menu.
The information that was entered on the screen will not be saved if you have not “Proceeded
past the validation screen.
• “Cancel” – By selecting this option, you will delete this supplement and you will need to start over.
Standard Button Selections
This IRP Internet program uses a set of standard button selections that are displayed at the
bottom of the various screens when performing a business transaction.
• “Proceed” – Continues transaction processing to the next logical step in the process. Note:
The information entered will be saved once you proceed.
• “Refresh” – Restores all screen fields to their original values when you entered the
screen, allowing you to start over.
• “Quit” – Exits to the appropriate menu and does not save the information on the
current screen. From an inquiry pop-up, selecting quit will close the pop-up.