FMCSA registration update

Change your business name with FMCSA.

Look up your USDOT record, enter the new legal name or DBA, upload documents, and sign. We prepare the required FMCSA forms.

USDOT prefillOfficial FMCSA formsHuman review before filing

Step 2

Current and requested names

Current information must match FMCSA exactly. Enter the name you want FMCSA to show after approval.

Current legal name *Current DBANew legal name *New DBA (leave blank to remove DBA)USDOT number *MC / MX / FF docket number

Current addresses and contact information

MCS-150 requires the current principal address and contact details even when only the name is changing.

Physical street address *City *State *ZIP code *Business phone *Contact cell phoneFaxOfficial contact email *Carrier mileage, previous 12 months *Enter 0 if the company did not operate during the last 12 months.Business structure *

Mailing address is the same as the physical address.

Authorized people and certification

The authorized signer must be an owner, partner, or officer listed here. Corporations and partnerships must list two people.

Owner / officer / partner 1 *Title 1 *Owner / officer / partner 2Title 2Authorized signer name *Authorized signer title *

By submitting, the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and that the named signer is authorized to file the request. The signer's typed name will be applied to the official forms in the established cursive signature style.

Required supporting documents

Upload a file or take a photo with your phone. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC; 7 MB per file and 15 MB combined.

Authorized officer’s driver’s license — front *

Upload a clear image of the entire front of the authorized signer’s current driver’s license.

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Authorized officer’s driver’s license — back *

Upload a clear image of the entire back of the same driver’s license.

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Articles of Incorporation or Amendments issued by the Secretary of State *

Upload the state-issued document supporting the requested legal or DBA name. Sole proprietors may upload the applicable state-issued name-change or DBA record.

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I confirm the current FMCSA information, requested name, supporting documents, and authorized signer details are accurate. I understand motorcarrier.ai will review the request before filing.

Look up the USDOT number before submitting so we can verify the application status and exact checkout amount.

Business name change FAQ

Which FMCSA forms are needed?

Every supported request generates an MCS-150 to update the USDOT record. If the carrier also has MC, MX, or FF operating authority, the request also generates MCSA-5889.

What documents does FMCSA require?

Every business name-change request requires the front and back of the authorized officer’s driver’s license and Articles of Incorporation, amendments, or another applicable state-issued name-change record. MX carriers may also need a Tarjeta de Circulación.

Does a name change transfer operating authority?

No. A simple name change does not transfer authority to a new owner. Changes in ownership, management, or control must be screened to determine whether an authority transfer or new registration is required.

What does the service cost?

motorcarrier.ai charges $25 for preparation, review, and filing support. If the carrier has operating authority and no pending motor carrier application, Stripe checkout also includes the $14 FMCSA name-change fee, for a $39 total. Pending motor carrier applications bypass checkout.

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