Description
DOT requires every For-Hire Motor Carrier with interstate operating authority to have a current BOC-3 form on file with the FMCSA.
The BOC-3 form is a list of process agents for each state, who, in the event of a legal action being presented against the motor carrier by an individual or legal entity from outside the carrier’s base state, would accept the papers being served on the carrier’s behalf and would then forward them to the carrier being served. A BOC-3 must be filed with FMCSA before operating authority is granted. We are an FMCSA approved Blanket Process Agent.
The BOC-3 is filed under your company name exactly as it appears on DOT records.
Name changes cannot be completed through the BOC-3 process.
Each authority (eg MC, FF) must have its own BOC-3 filing.
Please ensure you are requesting a BOC-3 for the correct authority (MC or FF number).
Once filed, the service is complete and there is no refund.
The BOC-3 is filed electronically and is effective immediately and a copy is emailed to you usually within one business day. Please note, this service is complete upon filing, not when you receive and open your email with the copy.
The BOC-3 does not expire and there is no annual fee.
However, if you change your name and/or address, a new BOC-3 filing is required per DOT, which will incur the same fee as the original BOC-3.
After the BOC-3 is filed, you will not get DOT operating authority until insurance is filed with DOT.
Only your insurance company can handle that fililing.
BOC-3 Process Agents are NOT your Registered Agent. Please arrange for a Registered Agent separately with a person/entity providing that service.
Be sure to read our terms and conditions.
Sales are final; no refunds are provided.
