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BOC-3 filing

A BOC-3 (Designation of Agents for Service of Process) names a legal agent in each state where you operate who can receive court papers for your company. FMCSA will not grant operating authority until a BOC-3 is on file.

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Who needs a BOC-3

  • For-hire motor carriers applying for MC operating authority
  • Brokers and freight forwarders
  • Not usually needed for private carriers with only a USDOT number

How BOC-3 filing works

Most carriers hire a blanket process agent company that covers all 50 states. The agent files the BOC-3 electronically with FMCSA on your behalf. It is a one-time filing unless your agent or company details change.

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BOC-3 questions

Carriers can paper-file their own BOC-3, but you still need an agent in every state you operate. Most carriers use a blanket agent that files electronically.

No. It stays on file unless something changes, such as a new agent or a company name change.