Request a USDOT Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Overview
You can request a PIN online by clicking here. The PIN will be delivered as a hard-copy letter to the physical address on file via the U.S. Postal Service.
Alternatively, you can request a PIN by visiting FMCSA’s Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System and clicking on "Click here to request a USDOT Number PIN be mailed to the address on file."
How Long Will It Take to Arrive by Mail?
Please allow 7-10 business days to receive your PIN. It will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service to the physical address on file with FMCSA.
What is the Format of the USDOT Number PIN?
The USDOT Number PIN follows this format: NLNNLLNL, where:
- N = Number
- L = Letter
Example: 1A23BC4D