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Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
**UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION NOW IN EFFECT**
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a federally-mandated, state-administered program that went into effect September 10, 2007.
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REGISTRATION
***The 2009 renewal season started September 1, 2008***
The 2009 registration renewals have been mailed out. Please watch your mailbox for yours.
If you don't want to wait for the form, you can go online and register at the link listed below. |
Two Ways to Register:
| REGISTER ON-LINE **Highly recommended to avoid delays**
- Click on this link and follow the step-by-step instructions: https://www.ucr.in.gov
- Additional fees required for on-line registration:
- $3.00 one-time registration fee
- Paying by credit card = 2.5% credit card fee
- Paying by e-check = $1.00 e-check fee
| OR | REGISTER BY MAIL
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS BY MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Print and fill out the application form:
 
- Make payment by check or money order out to Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission
- Mail the completed application and fees to:
WUTC
PO Box 47250
Olympia, WA 98504-7250
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FEES |
| Fee brackets for motor carriers are as follows. UCR fees are not pro-rated. The 2009 fees remained the same as the 2008 fees. Carriers will be issued a receipt for fees paid. |
Fleet Size (Includes Trailers) | Fee
Per Company |
From | To |
0 | 2 | $39.00 |
3 | 5 | $116.00 |
6 | 20 | $231.00 |
21 | 100 | $806.00 |
101 | 1,000 | $3,840.00 |
1,001 | 200,000 | $37,500.00 |
| Example: A motor carrier operating four tractors, eight trailers and nine straight trucks has a fleet size of 21 commercial motor vehicles and pays $806.00 |
Questions
For more information, contact Licensing Services staff at: (360) 664-1222 or by e-mail at mailto:transportation.
Licensing Services Staff
Laws, Rules, and Resources
US Department of Transportation -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide
Other important agency links
Helpful Documents
 
BACKGROUND In 2005, Congress passed a law creating the UCR program. UCR was scheduled to replace the Single State Registration (SSRS) program on January 1, 2007. However, the US Department of Transportation only recently established the regulations necessary to implement the program.
UCR is similar to SSRS because it is a Base-State system. This means the carrier pays UCR fees through its base state on behalf of all participating states. (For information on participating states, see https://www.ucr.in.gov/).
UCR requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce, or individuals or companies that make the arrangements for the transportation of cargo and goods, to register their businesses and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet.
A “Commercial Motor Vehicle” is defined as a self-propelled or towed vehicle used on the highways in commerce principally to transport passengers or cargo, if the vehicle:
- Has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more
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- Is designed to transport 11 or more passengers (including the driver)
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- Is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.
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Posted/updated: 11/13/2008
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