Request a PIN Number

Overview

Effective April 27, 2020, the MC and MX PINs have been eliminated. FMCSA has consolidated its PIN functions into one USDOT PIN. This PIN is received at registration and may be requested from FMCSA if it is lost or forgotten.

A PIN can now be requested online and delivered in one of two ways:

• Receive US DOT PIN by email immediately
• Receive US DOT PIN via hard-copy letter through the US Post Office

Please Note: Brokers may only request their PIN by mail through the US Post Office. FMCSA will continue to work on allowing Brokers to request their USDOT PIN information via email in the near future. 

You can also request a PIN by going to https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and then clicking on the “Click here to request a USDOT Number PIN be emailed” prompt or "Click here to request a USDOT Number PIN be mailed to the address on file."

How Long Will It Take by Mail?

Please allow 7-10 business days to receive your PIN by mail. It will be mailed to the mailing address on file with the FMCSA.