Frequently Asked Questions

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program is an annual federal registration system for interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies, requiring an annual fee based on fleet size.

Generally, interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies operating in interstate commerce are required to register annually. If you are unsure whether you are covered, consult the official UCR Plan website or a qualified advisor.

The 2027 UCR registration portal is scheduled to open October 1, 2026, based on the official UCR fee schedule effective date.

The 2027 UCR registration fees range from $55 for 0–2 vehicles up to $54,165 for fleets of 1,001+ vehicles, plus our service fee. See the fee table above for the full schedule.

UCR fees are calculated based on the number of vehicles in your fleet as of the applicable bracket, combined with your selected registration year, using the current published fee schedule.

Generally, the power units (trucks, tractors) used in interstate commerce count toward your fleet size for UCR purposes. Confirm your specific count during the review step of your order.

Your USDOT number allows us to retrieve your company's available carrier information so you can review and confirm it, rather than re-entering everything by hand.

Company information is retrieved from third-party carrier data sources (CarrierOK) using your USDOT number. You will always have the opportunity to review and correct this information before it is used.

Yes. During the review step, you can edit any field that appears incorrect or outdated before confirming and continuing.

You can update your vehicle count during the review step. Your UCR fee bracket and total will be recalculated automatically based on the confirmed count.

Brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies that are subject to UCR requirements can use this service to complete their registration, in addition to motor carriers.

You will need your USDOT number, basic applicant contact information, your current company information, your current vehicle count, and a payment method.

Processing times vary. You will receive email updates as your order moves through each stage, and you can check current status any time using your order tracking link.

We will send you an email as soon as your registration has been completed, along with a secure link to your registration document.

Your registration document will be available through a secure, expiring link sent to your email once processing is complete.

The total shown at checkout includes the applicable UCR registration fee and our service charge for preparing and processing your renewal.

Yes. In addition to the UCR registration fee set by the UCR Plan, UCR Renewal Center charges a service fee for company lookup, review, and processing assistance.

Yes. You can always register directly through the official UCR system. UCR Renewal Center is an independent service offered as a convenient alternative.

You are responsible for reviewing and confirming the accuracy of your information before submitting payment. Contact us as soon as possible if you discover an error after submission so we can assist.

Refund eligibility depends on the stage of processing. Please see our Refund Policy for full details.

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