FEDERAL REGISTRATION

How to file your UCR registration

UCR is one of the easier filings once you know where the real portal is. This walks you from your USDOT number to saved proof of registration.

TIME: Usually 10–15 minutes

COST: Government fee based on fleet bracket

Last reviewed August 21, 2026

Before you start

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USDOT number

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Legal business name and contact information

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Fleet count used for the applicable UCR bracket

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Payment method

Get it done

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Start at the official UCR system

Use the UCR Plan's registration link. Avoid renewal solicitations that look governmental but lead to a private filing service.

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Look up your company

Enter the USDOT number and confirm the legal name and company details before continuing.

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Confirm the registration year and fleet bracket

Choose the year you are filing and verify the vehicle count used to calculate the fee. Fees are set by bracket and can change by registration year.

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Certify, pay, and save the receipt

Review the filing before certifying it. Download or print the confirmation and receipt after payment.

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Put the next cycle on the calendar

UCR is annual. Record the completed date and next registration cycle in We Heart Paperwork instead of relying on another solicitation to remind you.

GO TO THE RIGHT PLACE

Open the official UCR registration system →

What to save when you finish

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Registration confirmation

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Payment receipt

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Registration year and fleet bracket used

UCR is separate from USDOT registration, operating authority, IRP, and IFTA. Completing one does not complete the others.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Straight answers before you start.

What is the 2026 UCR fee for one or two vehicles?

The official 2026 0–2 vehicle bracket is $46 for a carrier or forwarder.

When did 2026 UCR registration open?

The UCR Plan says the 2026 registration portal opened October 1, 2025.

Is UCR the same as IFTA or IRP?

No. UCR is a separate annual registration program. IFTA handles fuel-tax reporting and IRP handles apportioned vehicle registration.

Are UCR penalties the same in every state?

No. UCR enforcement is state-administered, so specific penalties vary by jurisdiction.

Filing it is the easy part. Remembering the next one is what gets people.

When the document is finished, save the completion date and next deadline in We Heart Paperwork.

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OFFICIAL SOURCES

UCR Plan — Registration and fee information

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