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Refund Policy

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 360.3(c), Fees not refundable, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing refunds for applications for motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder authority. The relevant language is shown below.

OP-1 (FF) Application for Freight Forwarder Authority

This application is for businesses requesting Operating Authority as a freight forwarder in interstate or foreign commerce. Freight forwarders arrange transportation of goods by FMCSA-licensed carriers. Freight forwarders issue bills of lading to shippers and are responsible...

Types of Operating Authority

Please note: Beginning December 12, 2015, OP-series forms can ONLY be used to apply for additional authorities, not for initial registration with FMCSA. First-time applicants will be required to use the Unified Registration System. For more information about URS, or to apply for the first time,...

Other FMCSA Forms and Resources

USDOT Number and Operating Authority Please note: After December 12, 2015, MCS-150 and OP-series forms can ONLY be used to update company records or apply for additional authorities, not for initial registration with FMCSA. First-time applicants must use the Unified Registration System (URS)....

Broker Registration

Brokers must register with the FMCSA by filing the OP-1 Application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority. After the MC Number has been assigned, to complete the application process, brokers must also take the following steps: