Fees shall be paid before the issuance of any permit to operate a conveyance, but a temporary permit may be issued pending receipt of fee payment. The division shall not charge an inspection fee if an inspection has been made by an inspector of an insurance company or municipality who holds a certificate as a conveyance inspector and an inspection report is filed with the division within 21 days after inspection is made. The division may charge a fee for processing and issuing the permit to operate.