This bulletin applies to Metrc (Alaska) and introduces a new optional field that lets transporters store a vehicle’s registration number directly in Metrc. Below is what changed, where the field appears in day-to-day workflows (vehicles, transfers, and manifests), and what cannabis operators should do to stay audit-ready.
Bulletin details (Metrc Alaska)
Bulletin number: AK_IB_0084_VehicleRegistration Number
Distribution date: 02/11/2026
Effective date: 02/12/2026
Subject: Addition of Vehicle Registration Number
Reason: Provide the ability to add a vehicle’s registration number
What changed: new Vehicle Registration Number field
Metrc Alaska updated vehicle management so transporters can record a Registration Number on a vehicle record. This field is designed to support transportation compliance by capturing common vehicle identifiers in a single place inside Metrc.
Important characteristics of the new field:
- Optional field when adding or updating vehicles
- Accepts up to 100 alphanumeric characters
- Supports multiple identifier types, including registration numbers, certification numbers, or VINs
- Can only be associated with one active vehicle at a time (no duplicates across active vehicles)
Permissions: who can add or edit registration numbers
To add or update a vehicle’s registration number, a licensed Metrc user must have permission to manage Transporters. If your team cannot see the field, confirm the user role includes transporter management capabilities.
Where the field shows up in operations
Vehicle records (transporter vehicle management)
Transporters can enter the registration number directly on the vehicle record alongside existing vehicle information such as make and model. This reduces reliance on spreadsheets or external logs when regulators ask for vehicle identification details tied to Metrc activity.
Transfers (during manifest creation and review)
When you use a transfer type that is configured to capture Transporter Information, the vehicle’s Registration Number displays with the rest of the transporter vehicle details in the transfer action window. The same registration information also prints/displays on the transfer manifest with other vehicle details.
Why this matters for compliance and audit readiness
This enhancement improves data accuracy and helps licensees demonstrate transportation compliance in a way that is easy for both internal teams and regulators to review. In practice, it can reduce back-and-forth during audits because the vehicle identifier used in the real world can now be consistently reflected in Metrc transfer documentation.
Operational implications to plan for:
- Standardize what you enter: decide whether your organization will use plate/registration number, certification number, or VIN as the primary identifier so records stay consistent.
- Avoid duplicates across active vehicles: because the same registration number cannot be tied to more than one active vehicle, retire/deactivate outdated vehicle records before reusing an identifier.
- Update SOPs for transfers: ensure dispatch and logistics teams verify the vehicle record (including registration number) before generating a manifest.
- Reduce manual workarounds: move vehicle ID tracking from external documents into Metrc to keep a single source of truth.
How this connects to labeling and full supply chain systems
While this bulletin focuses on transportation data, many compliance issues show up downstream at packaging and retail—especially when inventory records and labels don’t match.
DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels that helps operators stay aligned with Metrc Retail ID requirements by supporting accurate, standardized label creation tied to your inventory data.
For larger, multi-department operations that need broader control beyond labeling and transfers, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed for complete supply chain management (from inventory and production through fulfillment and compliance workflows).
Metrc support resources
If you need help enabling permissions or confirming how a transfer type is configured to capture transporter information, Metrc provides several support options:
- Metrc Support: Submit and track a case via the Support portal or call 877-566-6506. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. ET–10 p.m. ET; Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. ET; Sunday voicemail or portal only.
- Metrc Learn: On-demand training available directly or via the Support drop-down in Metrc.
- Metrc Expert: In-app knowledge base accessible from the widget icon in the lower right corner of Metrc.
- Metrc.com: State partner pages with training links and additional guidance at https://www.metrc.com/.
