operation authority form

OPERATING AUTHORITY APPLICATION

Apply for FMCSA Operating Authority (MC Number) for interstate for-hire carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.

Enter your USDOT Number to get started

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Authority Type

Select Authority Type(s)

Select all Operating Authorities you need. Each authority is a separate MC number filing.

Authority Types *

Motor Carrier of Property (MC Number)

For-hire transport of regulated goods / cargo across state lines

$450

Motor Carrier of Passengers

For-hire transport of passengers (bus, van, limo) across state lines

$450

Household Goods Carrier (HHG)

Moving company authority for transporting household goods

$450

Freight Broker Authority

Arrange transportation of non-HHG freight for others (property broker)

$450

Household Goods Broker (HHG Broker)

Arrange transportation of household goods for compensation

$450

Freight Forwarder (FF Number)

Coordinate shipments and accept legal responsibility for goods in transit

$450

Mexican Carrier (MX Number)

For Mexico-domiciled carriers operating in the United States

$450

Include BOC-3 Process Agent Filing — $85 Required for MC activation

Designates a process agent in all 50 states. Required before FMCSA activates your MC Number.

Applicant's Contact

Confirm or complete the contact information for this application.

Contact Name *

Contact Email *

Contact Phone *

Business Details

Confirm your legal business information. This must match your FMCSA USDOT record exactly.

Legal Business Name *

Must match your USDOT Number registration. Special characters (. , ' etc.) not allowed.

DBA / Trade Name (Optional)

First Name *

Last Name *

Title / Position *

Entity Type *

State of Formation *

Business Address

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Business Phone *

Business Email *

Insurance Requirements

Before your MC Number can be activated by FMCSA, your insurance provider must file proof of coverage directly with FMCSA. Review your requirements below.

Do you currently have the required insurance? *

Yes — my insurer will file the required certificates with FMCSA No — I need to obtain insurance after my application is approved I need help understanding what insurance I need

BOC-3 Process Agent Filing

A BOC-3 designates a legal process agent in every U.S. state where you operate. FMCSA will not activate your MC Number without a BOC-3 on file.

Does any business in this application already have a BOC-3 on file with FMCSA? *

Yes — I already have a BOC-3 on file No — I do not have a BOC-3 on file

Acknowledgments & Certifications

By submitting this application, you certify that all information provided is accurate and complete.

I certify that the applicant is eligible to obtain the requested Operating Authority under FMCSA regulations and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.

I understand that my Operating Authority will not be active until FMCSA approves the application and the required insurance (and surety bond, if applicable) is on file with FMCSA.

I understand that the standard FMCSA processing time is 20–25 business days, including a mandatory 21-day public protest period.

I authorize DOTMCS (DOTFILER LLC) to file this application with FMCSA on my behalf as my designated filing agent.

Full Legal Name (Signature) *

By typing your name above, you provide an electronic signature for this application.

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I have read and accept the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Power of Attorney (POA) & Refund Policy. *

Review & Payment

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