Prorate
To prorate your plates is not difficult. First you can go down to St Paul and open a pro rate account. Estimate how many miles you will drive in each state, or use their estimates. Keep track of all miles in each state, Also keep track of fuel purchases as you will also need an IFTA account. International Fuel Tax Agreement. Submit report each quarter and pay fuel tax due. Or you can have an agency like Transport Licensing in St Cloud do the work and file the reports for about 55.00 per month. Just keep miles, routes, and fuel purchases, send to them quarterly and they will take care of it. If you prorate, take your current plate and registration with as they should credit the fees already paid on your y plate onto the prorated one. You must also have the 2290 paid receipt (highway use tax) present to get new plates. You are subject to audits on the IFTA and prorate accounts so keep good records for your protection.