What is a BOC-3 for trucking?
A BOC-3 filing (“Designation of Agents for Service of Process”) is a federal filing in the United States that assigns a process agent to accept legal documents on behalf of a transportation or logistics company in each state in which the company is authorized to do business.
Who is required to have a BOC-3?
All FMCSA motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders are required to have a BOC-3 on file with the FMCSA in order to get your authority granted. A BOC-3 is also required in order to reinstate an MC or FF number that has been revoked.
How much does the BOC-3 cost?
What is the cost to have ATA file the BOC-3 form? The cost for ATA to file your BOc-3 form is $55 per year.
How often do you have to file your BOC-3?
The FMCSA only requires a refiling if there is a change in ownership, change in company name or change in address. You will have limited time to refile the BOC-3 form and it is imperative that you maintain your address up to date with the FMCSA as well as with ATA.
How much does it cost to file a BOC-3 in Georgia?
To submit your order and file a BOC-3 form with us, we only charge you $25!…Pricing Per State.
| STATE | USD |
|---|---|
| Delaware | $50 |
| Florida | $50 |
| Georgia | $50 |
| Hawaii | $75 |
Do you need a BOC-3 for intrastate?
You need to have a BOC-3 designation of process agent in each state you operate in. That means that if you operate in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, you’ll need a BOC-3 agent in each state (so 4 BOC-3 agents in total).
How often do I need to renew my BOC-3?
Other than that, your BOC-3 filing does not expire. I got a letter telling me I need to file my BOC-3. Why am I getting this when I thought I had it done already? Many companies will send out letters to every new FMCSA applicant.
How often do you renew BOC-3?
BOC Expiration The BOC-3 does not expire according to the FMCSA. It will remain on your account until you initiate a name change and/or reinstatement.
Do you need to renew BOC-3?
No. The FMCSA only requires a refiling if there is a change in ownership, change in company name or change in address. You will have limited time to refile the BOC-3 form and it is imperative that you maintain your address up to date with the FMCSA as well as with ATA.