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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:

Cargo Tank Facility Registration

The Cargo Tank (CT) number is assigned to facilities and/or individuals that manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, certify or perform welded repairs on cargo tanks or a cargo tank motor vehicles manufactured in accordance with a DOT specification or under the terms of an exemption.

Small Passenger-Carrying Vehicles

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has safety regulatory oversight of commercial van operations and for-hire operators of small passenger-carrying vehicles that engage in interstate commerce.  Motor carriers are subject to regulatory oversight when their vehicles are...

Get Operating Authority (Docket Number)

In general, companies that do the following are required to have interstate Operating Authority (MC number) in addition to a DOT number: Transport passengers in interstate commerce (for a fee or other compensation, whether direct or indirect) Transport federally-regulated commodities owned by...

Registration Forms

The following are printable Registration and Licensing forms, however, FMCSA strongly encourages users to submit these forms online.

Updating Your Registration or Authority

Overview Any time a carrier or other regulated entity changes its name or address, or other details in their record, they should update their US DOT and operating authority record with FMCSA in a timely manner. In addition, FMCSA requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their...