Planning range
Estimated range
$20–$100
A planning range, not a quote or guaranteed price.
Recurring cost
Some providers charge once; others bundle ongoing services. Confirm before purchase.
Who needs it?
FMCSA-regulated for-hire carriers and brokers that must designate process agents in every state where required.
What the number includes
- Electronic BOC-3 submission by an authorized blanket company
- Process-agent designation
Usually not included
- Legal representation
- Lawsuit defense
- State entity registered agent
Keep the first 30 days funded
Do not spend every available dollar on filings and equipment. Preserve cash for insurance installments, fuel, repairs, deductibles, and the gap between delivery and customer payment.
Related costs
MC Authority costFMCSA charges $300 for each operating-authority type requested. A USDOT number itself is free. Preparation services, BOC-3, insurance, UCR, plates, and taxes are separate.UCR Registration costUCR is an annual fleet-based fee. The exact amount changes by registration year and fleet bracket, so use the official UCR fee table rather than an undated third-party chart.Commercial Truck Insurance costNew-authority insurance has no reliable universal price. Vehicle, radius, cargo, driver history, location, limits, filings, and business experience control the quote.IRP Apportioned Plates costIRP cost is not a flat national fee. The base jurisdiction calculates apportioned registration from declared weights and the jurisdictions in which the fleet operates.