§ 368.3 Applying for a certificate of registration.
Current wording, effective November 17, 2023.
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(e) [Reserved]
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[5067 FR 2077312660, MayMar. 2019, 19852002, as amended atby 5478 FR 4295952648, Aug. 23, 2013; 80 FR 63706, Oct. 1921, 19892015; 6288 FR 1542180179, AprNov. 117, 19972023]
Effective Date Note:
At 82 FR 5297, Jan. 17, 2017, § 368.3 was suspended, effective Jan. 14, 2017. At 88 FR 80179, Nov. 17, 2023, the suspension was lifted, § 368.3 was amended, and the section was again suspended indefinitely.
(a) If you wish to obtain a certificate of registration under this part, you must electronically file an application that includes the following:
(1) Form MCSA-1—URS online application.
(2) Form BOC-3—Designation of Agents—Motor Carriers, Brokers and Freight Forwarders or indicate on the application that the applicant will use a process agent service that will submit the Form BOC-3 electronically.
(b) The FMCSA will only process your application for a Certificate of Registration if it meets the following conditions:
(1) The application must be completed in English;
(2) The information supplied must be accurate and complete in accordance with the instructions to Form MCSA-1, the URS online application, and Form BOC-3.
(3) The application must include all the required supporting documents and applicable certifications set forth in the instructions to Form MCSA-1, the URS online application, and Form BOC-3.
(c) If you fail to furnish the complete application as described under paragraph (b) of this section your application may be rejected.
(d) If you submit false information under this section, you will be subject to applicable Federal penalties.
(e) [Reserved]
(f) Form MCSA-1 is the URS online application and is available, including complete instructions, from the FMCSA website at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/urs.
[67 FR 12660, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended by 78 FR 52648, Aug. 23, 2013; 80 FR 63706, Oct. 21, 2015; 88 FR 80179, Nov. 17, 2023]
Effective Date Note:
At 82 FR 5297, Jan. 17, 2017, § 368.3 was suspended, effective Jan. 14, 2017. At 88 FR 80179, Nov. 17, 2023, the suspension was lifted, § 368.3 was amended, and the section was again suspended indefinitely.
Amendment history
6 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1998- [67 FR 12660, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended by 78 FR 52648, Aug. 23, 2013; 80 FR 63706, Oct. 21, 2015; 88 FR 80179, Nov. 17, 2023]
- [67 FR 12660, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended by 78 FR 52648, Aug. 23, 2013; 80 FR 63706, Oct. 21, 2015]
- Oct. 1, 1998 → Oct. 1, 2002annual editions 1998–2001[50 FR 20773, May 20, 1985, as amended at 54 FR 42959, Oct. 19, 1989; 62 FR 15421, Apr. 1, 1997]
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