# FastUCR Filing

> Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filing service for interstate motor carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. Annual federal requirement under 49 CFR Part 367 — Tier 1 (0–2 vehicles) is $80 base or $70/yr auto-renewing (saves $10/yr). Same-business-day submission. Enforcement began January 1, 2026.

UCR is also called "UCR Filing," "UCR Registration," "Unified Carrier Registration," or simply "UCR" — all refer to the same federal program under 49 USC §14504a + 49 CFR Part 367. The annual filing window opens October 1 with enforcement beginning January 1; there is no grace period after December 31.

Last Updated: 2026-08-01
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## About FastUCR

FastUCR Filing is a private third-party filing service operated by Fast Filing Group LLC (Florida). Founded by Korey Sharp-Paar. Not affiliated with FMCSA, USDOT, UCR Plan, or any government agency. Prepares and submits Unified Carrier Registration filings on behalf of interstate motor carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies.

## Differentiators

- Tier 1 pricing at $80 total one-time ($46 federal UCR fee + $34 professional service fee), or $70/year on the auto-renewing subscription ($10/year off vs. one-time). Competitors routinely charge $130+ for the same tier with no auto-renew discount.
- Same-business-day electronic submission to the National UCR Registration System. Competitors typically take 3–7 business days.
- Federal fee is itemized separately from the service fee — no bundled / hidden pricing.
- 100% acceptance guarantee or full refund of the service fee.
- Valid in all 50 states, including non-participating states (Florida, Arizona, Oregon, etc.) — FastUCR automatically routes non-participating-state filings through a participating base state at no extra cost.
- Auto-Renew Subscription: $10/year discount baked into the $70/yr price so carriers never miss the Dec 31 deadline. Cancel any time.
- Broker tier auto-lock: freight brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies are automatically registered at the minimum 0–2 vehicle tier under 49 CFR §367.40, with no fleet audit required.
- 24/7 US-based phone support at (239) 526-8733.

## Coverage

FastUCR files UCR for carriers based in any of the 50 US states plus D.C. Non-participating states (Florida, Arizona, Oregon, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Vermont, Wyoming, District of Columbia) are routed through a neighboring participating base state automatically; the carrier receives the same federal proof of compliance.

## UCR Fee Tiers

The 2026 UCR program uses a tiered fee schedule published by the UCR
Plan board. Tiers 1–4 are purchasable directly through FastUCR at the
totals shown below; Tier 5 (101+ vehicles) is enterprise-priced and
quoted individually. Fees reflect the current UCR program year — check
your state's UCR page or ucr.gov for the authoritative current schedule.

- Tier 1 (0–2 vehicles): $80 base (one-time) or $70/year auto-renewing ($10/year renewal discount)
- Tier 2 (3–5 vehicles): $225
- Tier 3 (6–20 vehicles): $415
- Tier 4 (21–100 vehicles): $1,295
- Tier 5 (101+ vehicles): enterprise — contact support@fastucrfiling.com

All prices in USD. Federal government fees are set annually by the UCR
Plan board and passed through at cost; the FastUCR professional filing
fee is a flat service markup that varies by tier. Tier 5 (101+ vehicles)
is enterprise-quoted directly — contact support@fastucrfiling.com.

## 2026 Federal UCR Fee Brackets (government fee per entity)

The official UCR Plan bracket schedule - the federal government fee per registered entity, before any filing-service fee. Source: https://plan.ucr.gov/fee-brackets/.

- Bracket 1 (0–2 vehicles): $46
- Bracket 2 (3–5 vehicles): $138
- Bracket 3 (6–20 vehicles): $276
- Bracket 4 (21–100 vehicles): $963
- Bracket 5 (101–1,000 vehicles): $4,592
- Bracket 6 (1,001+ vehicles): $44,836

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.fastucrfiling.com): check your tier and file UCR in under 2 minutes
- [File UCR](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/file): direct filing form with USDOT lookup + Stripe checkout
- [UCR for Brokers](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/ucr-for-brokers): broker-specific UCR filing guidance
- [UCR en Español](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/es): Spanish-language landing page - what UCR is, tier fees, and how to file, in Spanish
- [About](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/about): company + founder background, E-E-A-T
- [Guides index](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides): full UCR guide library (tiers, deadlines, base state, penalties, broker filing)
- [Comparisons hub](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs): UCR vs IRP, IFTA, trip permits, and tier-by-tier comparisons
- [FAQ hub](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq): every common UCR question with a deep-link answer
- [Glossary](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/glossary): definitions of UCR, base state, power units, 49 USC §14504a, and adjacent terms
- [Best UCR filing services 2026](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/best-ucr-filing-services): buyer-guide roundup of the UCR filing market
- [Fee Bracket 2026](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/ucr-fee-bracket-2026): 2026 UCR tier fee reference
- [State index](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states): all 50 state UCR guides + participating/non-participating status - every state listed individually below
- [Refund Policy](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/refund)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/terms)
- [llms-full.txt](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/llms-full.txt): plaintext corpus of the full site content for LLM ingestion

## All Guides (25)

- [UCR for New Carriers: When You Owe It](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-for-new-carriers): A brand-new carrier owes UCR before first operating in interstate commerce, not at the next October renewal. New businesses are not auto-Tier-1, and the fee is never prorated.
- [What Is UCR? Unified Carrier Registration Explained](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/what-is-ucr-registration): Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a federal program under 49 CFR Part 367. Every interstate carrier, broker, forwarder, and leasing company files annually.
- [How to File UCR: 2026 Step-by-Step](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/how-to-file-ucr): Step-by-step UCR filing: choose your base state, determine the interstate fleet count, submit through the National UCR Registration System for same-day acceptance.
- [UCR Tiers and Fees: 6-Tier Schedule](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-tiers-and-fees): UCR fees are set by the UCR Plan board on a 6-tier schedule by fleet size. What each tier covers and how the federal portion of the fee is calculated for 2026.
- [When Is UCR Due? Dec 31 Deadline](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/when-is-ucr-due): UCR registration for the next calendar year opens October 1 and becomes enforceable January 1. The official UCR deadline is December 31 - no statutory grace period.
- [What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your UCR Fee?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/what-happens-if-i-miss-ucr): Not paying your UCR fee triggers roadside out-of-service orders and state civil fines. It rarely touches FMCSA authority directly, but penalties stack fast.
- [UCR 2026 Deadline & Late-Filing Penalties](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-deadline-2026-penalties): The 2026 UCR portal opened October 1, 2025; pay before January 1, 2026 to operate legally. Miss it and the full fee is still owed, plus state enforcement.
- [UCR Base State Rules](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-base-state-rules): 41 states participate directly in UCR. If your principal place of business is in one of them, that is your base state. If not, pick a participating neighbor as your UCR base.
- [UCR for Brokers & Freight Forwarders](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-for-brokers-and-forwarders): Brokers and freight forwarders hold interstate operating authority and owe UCR annually — almost always at Tier 1 because UCR counts CMVs operated, not loads moved.
- [UCR Tier by Fleet Size - 2026 Table](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-tier-explained-by-fleet-size): Full UCR tier breakdown for the 2026 registration year by fleet size. Tier 1 through Tier 6 totals, who fits where, and how the counting rules cover power units, leased equipment.
- [UCR Violation Penalties & Fines by State](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-late-filing-penalties): UCR violations are enforced by the states: civil fines, out-of-service orders, court costs, and CSA exposure stack on top of the unpaid UCR fee itself.
- [UCR for Leased-On Owner-Operators](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-for-leased-on-owner-operators): When an owner-operator leases on to a motor carrier, the carrier’s UCR covers the operation. Standalone interstate authority means standalone UCR - including dormant MC numbers.
- [UCR vs IRP vs IFTA Explained](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-vs-irp-vs-ifta): UCR is annual fee registration. IRP is apportioned plates. IFTA is fuel tax reporting. Three separate programs every interstate carrier must file - under three different statutes.
- [Common UCR Mistakes & How to Avoid](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/common-ucr-mistakes): The most frequent UCR errors are picking the wrong fleet tier, filing under the wrong base state, missing the December 31 deadline, and confusing UCR with BOC-3, IRP, or IFTA.
- [How to Check Your UCR Status](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/how-to-check-ucr-status): Check UCR status free at ucr.gov: enter your USDOT number in the National Registration System to see the registration record for the current year. No login needed.
- [How to Count Your UCR Fleet](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/how-to-count-ucr-fleet): UCR counts self-propelled power units only - never trailers. Count vehicles at 10,001 lbs GVWR or more per 49 USC §31101, using your MCS-150 or the June 30 actual count.
- [What Triggers a UCR Audit?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-audits-explained): UCR audits target bracket retreats: states must audit carriers that drop to a cheaper bracket, using the Focused Anomalies Review (FARs) report. What to expect and keep.
- [UCR Cost in 2026: Full Fee Table](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-cost-2026): Your 2026 UCR cost is the federal bracket fee set by 49 CFR 367.50 plus any optional filing-service fee. See the full 6-bracket government fee table by fleet size.
- [Who Needs UCR? Who Must Register (and Who’s Exempt)](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/who-needs-ucr): You need UCR if you run interstate as a motor carrier (for-hire or private), freight forwarder, broker, or leasing company. 49 CFR 367.50 names all four; intrastate-only is exempt.
- [UCR 2026 Deadline & Late-Filing Penalties](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-deadline-2026-penalties): The 2026 UCR portal opened October 1, 2025; pay before January 1, 2026 to operate legally. Miss it and the full fee is still owed, plus state enforcement.
- [UCR vs DOT Number vs MC Number](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-vs-dot-number): UCR, your USDOT number, and your MC number are three separate things. An active USDOT and MC does not satisfy UCR - UCR is a separate annual fee under 49 CFR Part 367.
- [Is UCR Annual or One-Time? Does UCR Renew?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/is-ucr-annual-or-one-time): UCR is an annual fee, not one-time. Every interstate carrier, broker, forwarder, and leasing company renews UCR each year under 49 CFR §367.50 - it lapses every December 31.
- [Is UCR Refundable or Prorated? Refunds Explained](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/is-ucr-refundable-prorated): The government UCR fee is refundable only under the UCR Plan’s defined Refund Procedure, and it is never prorated - registering late in the year still costs the full bracket fee.
- [UCR vs IRP vs IFTA vs BOC-3: What You File](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-vs-irp-vs-ifta-vs-boc-3): New interstate carriers face four separate filings: UCR (annual fee), IRP (apportioned plates), IFTA (fuel-tax returns), and BOC-3 (one-time process agents). Here is the checklist and the order.
- [UCR Registration 2027: Open Date, Fees & Deadline](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/ucr-registration-2027): UCR 2027 registration is expected to open October 1, 2026, with enforcement starting January 1, 2027. Fee status, the proposed increase, and how to get ready.

## Topic Hubs (3)

- [Tiers & fees topic hub](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/topic/tiers-and-fees)
- [Base state & jurisdiction topic hub](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/topic/base-state-and-jurisdiction)
- [UCR vs other filings topic hub](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/guides/topic/ucr-vs-other-filings)

## FAQ Pages (21)

Each page answers one question directly (short answer + deep dive).

- [Do I need UCR if I have an MC number only?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/do-i-need-ucr-if-i-have-mc-only)
- [How many vehicles count for the UCR tier?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/how-many-vehicles-counts-for-tier)
- [Is UCR the same as IRP or IFTA?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/is-ucr-the-same-as-irp-or-ifta)
- [What states don't participate in UCR?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-states-dont-participate-in-ucr)
- [When is UCR due?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/when-is-ucr-due)
- [What counts toward my UCR tier bracket?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-counts-toward-tier-bracket)
- [Can I get a UCR refund if I deactivate my authority?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/can-i-get-ucr-refund)
- [Do I need UCR if I operate in only one state?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/do-i-need-ucr-if-only-one-state)
- [How do I pay UCR?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/how-do-i-pay-ucr)
- [Why do I need UCR if I already have an MC number?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/why-do-i-need-ucr-if-i-have-mc)
- [What states are NOT in the UCR plan?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-states-are-not-in-ucr)
- [How fast can UCR be filed?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/how-fast-can-ucr-be-filed)
- [What if I missed a prior year UCR filing?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-if-i-missed-prior-year-ucr)
- [Can I pay UCR mid-year if I missed the renewal deadline?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/can-i-pay-ucr-mid-year)
- [Do state trip permits cover UCR?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/do-state-trip-permits-cover-ucr)
- [What is the UCR base state rule?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-is-base-state-rule)
- [Do any states charge extra UCR fees beyond the federal schedule?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-states-charge-extra-ucr-fees)
- [Can I correct my UCR fleet count after filing?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/can-i-correct-ucr-fleet-count)
- [Is there a penalty for jumping UCR tiers due to fleet growth?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/what-is-tier-jump-penalty)
- [Do leased-on owner-operator trucks count toward my UCR fleet count?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/do-leased-on-trucks-count-toward-ucr)
- [When does UCR deactivate after non-payment?](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/faq/when-does-ucr-deactivate)

## Comparison Pages (8)

- [UCR vs IRP - federal registration vs apportioned-plate program](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-vs-irp)
- [UCR vs IFTA - annual flat fee vs quarterly fuel-tax return](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-vs-ifta)
- [UCR vs IRP vs IFTA - the three interstate programs compared](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-vs-irp-vs-ifta)
- [UCR vs state trip permits - annual registration vs per-trip permits](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-vs-state-trip-permits)
- [UCR Tier 1 vs Tier 2 - 0-2 vehicles vs 3-5 vehicles](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-tier-1-vs-tier-2)
- [UCR Tier 1 vs Tier 3 jump - fee impact of a fast-growing fleet](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-tier-1-vs-tier-3-jump)
- [UCR for brokers vs carriers - Tier 1 flat vs power-unit count](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-broker-vs-carrier)
- [UCR mid-year filing vs annual renewal - new authority vs year-end window](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/vs/ucr-mid-year-vs-renewal)

## Per-State UCR Pages (51)

Per-state UCR filing guides. Non-participating-state carriers are routed through a participating base state automatically.

- [Alabama UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/alabama)
- [Alaska UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/alaska)
- [Arizona UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/arizona)
- [Arkansas UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/arkansas)
- [California UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/california)
- [Colorado UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/colorado)
- [Connecticut UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/connecticut)
- [Delaware UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/delaware)
- [District of Columbia UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/district-of-columbia)
- [Florida UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/florida)
- [Georgia UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/georgia)
- [Hawaii UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/hawaii)
- [Idaho UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/idaho)
- [Illinois UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/illinois)
- [Indiana UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/indiana)
- [Iowa UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/iowa)
- [Kansas UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/kansas)
- [Kentucky UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/kentucky)
- [Louisiana UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/louisiana)
- [Maine UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/maine)
- [Maryland UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/maryland)
- [Massachusetts UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/massachusetts)
- [Michigan UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/michigan)
- [Minnesota UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/minnesota)
- [Mississippi UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/mississippi)
- [Missouri UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/missouri)
- [Montana UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/montana)
- [Nebraska UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/nebraska)
- [Nevada UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/nevada)
- [New Hampshire UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/new-hampshire)
- [New Jersey UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/new-jersey)
- [New Mexico UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/new-mexico)
- [New York UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/new-york)
- [North Carolina UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/north-carolina)
- [North Dakota UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/north-dakota)
- [Ohio UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/ohio)
- [Oklahoma UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/oklahoma)
- [Oregon UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/oregon)
- [Pennsylvania UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/pennsylvania)
- [Rhode Island UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/rhode-island)
- [South Carolina UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/south-carolina)
- [South Dakota UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/south-dakota)
- [Tennessee UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/tennessee)
- [Texas UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/texas)
- [Utah UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/utah)
- [Vermont UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/vermont)
- [Virginia UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/virginia)
- [Washington UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/washington)
- [West Virginia UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/west-virginia)
- [Wisconsin UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/wisconsin)
- [Wyoming UCR Registration](https://www.fastucrfiling.com/states/wyoming)

## FAQ Highlights

- **What is UCR?** Unified Carrier Registration is a federal program under 49 CFR Part 367 requiring all interstate motor carriers, freight brokers, and leasing companies to register annually and pay a fee based on fleet size. Operating without valid UCR can result in roadside detention and fines over $2,000 per day.
- **Who needs UCR?** Every motor carrier, freight broker, freight forwarder, and leasing company operating in interstate commerce. Intrastate-only carriers are exempt.
- **How much does UCR cost in 2026?** Tier-based. Tier 1 (0–2 vehicles) is $80 one-time or $70/year on the auto-renewing subscription ($10/year renewal discount). Tiers 2–4 scale with fleet size; Tier 5 (101+ vehicles) is enterprise-quoted. See the UCR Fee Tiers section above for the full schedule.
- **How long does UCR take?** Same business day with FastUCR. DIY at ucr.gov can take 3–7 business days.
- **What happens if you don't file UCR?** Immediate out-of-service orders at any roadside inspection, plus civil penalties exceeding $2,000 per day. Federal fines up to $7,500 per violation. Operating authority can also be suspended.
- **When is the 2026 UCR deadline?** The 2026 registration year opened October 2025 and enforcement began January 1, 2026. There is no grace period after December 31.
- **My state does not participate in UCR. Do I still need to file?** Yes. Non-participating-state carriers (Florida, Arizona, Oregon, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Vermont, Wyoming, D.C.) are still federally required to file. FastUCR routes the filing through a participating base state automatically.
- **Does UCR replace state-specific permits?** No. UCR is federal. State-specific permits (NY HUT, KY KYU, NM WDT, OR weight-mile) are separate requirements on top of UCR.
- **Do brokers and freight forwarders need UCR?** Yes. Any entity holding interstate operating authority — carrier, broker, or forwarder — files UCR annually, keyed to base state. Brokers and forwarders are auto-locked to the 0–2 vehicle tier.

## Legal Reference

- 49 CFR Part 367 — Unified Carrier Registration
- 49 USC §14504a — statutory authority for UCR
- MAP-21 — authorizes UCR program across participating and non-participating states

## Contact

- Support email: support@fastucrfiling.com
- Support phone: +1-239-526-8733 (24/7)
- Operated by: Fast Filing Group LLC, Florida, USA