BOC-3 process-agent designation
Designate process agents — a company that accepts legal papers for you — in every state. Required before your authority activates.
- Filed with
- FMCSA (filed by a blanket process-agent company)
- Cost
- ~$25–75 one-time
- Time
- ~10 minutes
What you'll need
- Your USDOT/MC number
- Basic company info
Step by step
- 1
Pick a blanket process-agent company
They cover all 50 states and file the BOC-3 electronically.
- 2
Provide your details
USDOT/MC and company info.
- 3
They file the BOC-3
Usually same day. Only a registered process agent can file it online — you can't file it yourself.
Worth knowing
- Keep the designation active — losing it can suspend your authority.
Fact-checked June 2026. Fees, screens, and dates change — always reconfirm at the official source at filing time.
Not legal advice and not FMCSA or DOT guidance; verify with FMCSA or a licensed professional.
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