Metrc (Alaska) has issued Support Bulletin AK_IB_0084 announcing a transportation-focused enhancement: licensees can now record a vehicle “Registration Number” on transporter vehicle records, and that identifier can flow into transfer workflows and manifests. This article explains what changed, when it takes effect, how it impacts day-to-day transport operations, and what Alaska operators should do to stay audit-ready.
Bulletin details (Alaska)
Bulletin number: AK_IB_0084_VehicleRegistration Number
Distribution date: 02/11/2026
Effective date: 02/12/2026
Subject: Addition of Vehicle Registration Number
Stated reason: Provide the ability to add a vehicle's registration number
What changed in Metrc: a new vehicle “Registration Number” field
Metrc has added an optional “Registration Number” field to transporter vehicle records. While labeled “Registration Number,” Metrc notes the field is intended to support multiple vehicle identifiers, including registration numbers, certification numbers, or VINs.
This enhancement complements existing vehicle details (such as make and model) so Alaska licensees can maintain more complete, regulator-friendly vehicle records inside Metrc rather than relying on external spreadsheets or informal workarounds.
Who can enter or edit the Vehicle Registration Number
To add or update a vehicle’s Registration Number, a licensed user must have permission to manage Transporters in Metrc. If your staff can view transfers but cannot maintain transporter/vehicle records, you may need to adjust roles/permissions so the right team members can keep vehicle data current.
Field rules you must follow (to avoid data conflicts)
Optional field: The Registration Number is not required, but it is available when adding or updating vehicles.
Character limit: Up to 100 alphanumeric characters.
Uniqueness constraint: A Registration Number can only be associated with one active vehicle at a time. Operationally, this means you should avoid reusing the same identifier across multiple active vehicle records and should ensure old vehicle records are properly inactivated if an identifier needs to move to a replacement vehicle.
How it appears in transfer workflows and manifests
When you use a transfer type that is configured to capture transporter information, Metrc will display the vehicle’s Registration Number alongside the transporter’s other vehicle details in the transfer action window.
The Registration Number also prints/displays on the transfer manifest with the rest of the vehicle information. This improves field-level clarity during transport and strengthens documentation for inspections, investigations, and post-transfer audits because the manifest can more precisely identify the vehicle used.
Why this matters for Alaska transportation compliance
Metrc’s stated compliance benefit is improved data accuracy and audit readiness, with less need for external tracking. In practice, Alaska operators can treat this as a documentation upgrade that helps reconcile “what was scheduled” versus “what actually moved,” especially when multiple vehicles are used across routes or when regulators request vehicle identification supporting records.
For day-to-day operations, this update can reduce ambiguity by ensuring dispatchers, compliance teams, and drivers are all referencing the same vehicle identifier within Metrc and on the manifest, rather than relying on informal naming conventions.
Operational implications: what to update internally
Even though the field is optional, many Alaska transporters will benefit from adopting it as a standard internal practice for any vehicle that may appear on a manifest.
• Update your vehicle onboarding process so the Registration Number (or VIN/certification number used by your operation) is captured consistently.
• Align internal fleet records with Metrc vehicle records so the identifier used in Metrc matches what drivers and compliance staff recognize.
• Confirm transporter-management permissions are assigned to the staff responsible for fleet data maintenance to prevent last-minute manifest issues.
Related compliance tooling: labels and ERP systems
While this bulletin is focused on transportation records, compliant labeling and traceability remain essential across the supply chain. DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels, helping operators maintain accurate product identifiers and support Metrc Retail ID compliance where applicable.
For larger, multi-department operations that need end-to-end inventory, manufacturing, transfers, and compliance workflows, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed for complete supply chain management.
Where to get help from Metrc
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 for system functionality, accessible directly or via the Support drop-down in Metrc.
Metrc Expert: In-app knowledge base available via the widget icon in the lower right-hand corner of Metrc.
Metrc.com: Visit https://www.metrc.com and navigate to your state partner page for state-specific training links and resources.
