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Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

**UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION **

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a federally-mandated, state-administered program that went into effect September 10, 2007.

You are now able to go online and register for the 2011 renewals.

**We will be mailing renewals in the next few weeks so watch your mailbox.
REGISTRATION
    Two Ways to Register:


    REGISTER ON-LINE-you can start registration on 10/15/10
    **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:

    • 2011 UCR Registration Form.pdf
    • 2010 UCR Registration Form.pdf
    • 2009 UCR Registration Form.pdf

    • 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

    FEES
    The 2011 fees are listed below.


    **UCR fees are not pro-rated.

    Fee brackets for motor carriers are as follows.
    Fleet Size
    Fee
    Per Company
    From
    To
    0
    2
    $76.00
    3
    5
    $227.00
    6
    20
    $452.00
    21
    100
    $1,576.00
    101
    1,000
    $7,511.00
    1,001
    200,000
    $73,346.00
    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

      UCR Questions and Answer Document 1-30-08.pdfUCR AGREEMENT.pdf2009-02 UCR 2010 Inspection Bulletin (2).pdf


      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
        OR
      • Is designed to transport 11 or more passengers (including the driver)
        OR
      • Is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.


      Posted/updated: 10/19/2010
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