UCR Fees
All interstate, for-hire property and passenger carriers, and exempt motor carriers operating CMVs must register annually and pay UCR fees based on the number of commercial motor vehicles they operate in interstate commerce. The UCR fee is payable to the carrier's base state.
UCR Fast Facts
What should you know before filing? Check out our informational video with the most important UCR facts.
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Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Service FAQs
What is the deadline for 2024 UCR registration?
expand_moreexpand_lessThe Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing period for 2024 ended January 1, 2024.
Who does the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement apply to?
expand_moreexpand_lessIt applies to interstate for-hire property and passenger carriers; exempt for-hire carriers; private property carriers; and interstate freight forwarders, brokers and leasing companies.
Carriers from Canada or Mexico operating in the U.S. are also subject to the UCR registration.
How are UCR fees determined?
expand_moreexpand_lessAnnual fees are based on the number of commercial motor vehicles a fleet operates in interstate commerce. This fee is payable to the carrier's base state. Our team can help make sure you have an accurate count of vehicles so you don’t overpay or underpay.
Which states participate in the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement?
expand_moreexpand_lessParticipating states include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
If you’re operating in a non-UCR state, we’ll help you determine the best state for your company to file with.
What are the UCR recordkeeping requirements?
expand_moreexpand_lessAs a UCR registrant, you’re required to preserve the UCR records upon which your annual applications and renewals are based for two years from the due date or filing date, whichever is later, plus any time period included as a result of state decisions or inquiries. Records may be kept on paper, computerized or a condensed record storage system.