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# What is Hazmat registration?

The annual PHMSA registration required to transport certain hazardous materials.

Carriers and shippers of certain quantities and types of hazardous materials must register with PHMSA each year and pay a fee.

Some materials also require an FMCSA Hazardous Materials Safety Permit.

## Learn more

-   [DOT Audit Checklist: What Auditors Check in a Safety Audit](/dot-audit-checklist)

Check your DOT number

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