Interstate Carrier ResourcesHow Much Does It Cost to Reinstate MC Authority in 2026?
Reviewed by Austin Park, founder of ICR Filings · Updated November 1, 2026
- FMCSA's fee to reinstate authority is $80, per authority, paid when the request is made.
- If your BOC-3 was cancelled, a new one costs whatever the process agent company charges. There is no government fee.
- If insurance lapsed, the real cost is getting a policy and the filing back. That is between you and your insurer.
- Our reinstatement is $169 including FMCSA's $80, $219 with a new BOC-3, or $299 if your USDOT also needs reactivating after an insurance suspension.
A suspended MC number costs you every day it sits inactive, so the first question is usually what it costs to fix. The government part is small. The rest depends on why you were suspended.
The FMCSA fee: $80
FMCSA's operating authority page lists Reinstate Authority: $80.00, and its reinstatement FAQ says the same. The fee applies per kind of authority, so a company reinstating both carrier and broker authority pays it for each. FMCSA does not refund application fees for mistaken applications, so the missing filings should be on record before you request.
What else you might pay
| Item | Government fee | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| Reinstatement request | $80 per authority | $80, plus a service fee if someone files it for you |
| New BOC-3 (if it was cancelled) | $0 | The process agent company's fee |
| Insurance filing (if it was cancelled) | $0 | Your policy premium. The insurer files the BMC-91 or BMC-91X |
| MCS-150 (if your USDOT went inactive) | $0 | Nothing, or a service fee if someone files it for you |
The older fee schedule in 49 CFR 360.3 still shows $10 for a reinstatement request, which is why some sites quote it. FMCSA's current pages say $80, and $80 is what FMCSA charged on a reinstatement we filed in October 2026.
The cost that is easy to miss: time
The gap between a week and four weeks is almost all lost time: not knowing which filing is missing, waiting on a process agent or insurer, or not realizing the authority may not come back by itself. Every one of those days is a day you cannot haul under your own MC while the truck payment comes due.
What our reinstatement costs
| Your situation | Our price, all in |
|---|---|
| Insurance or BOC-3 already back on file | $169 (includes FMCSA's $80) |
| BOC-3 was cancelled: Reinstatement + BOC-3 Combo (even if your USDOT went inactive too) | $219 |
| Insurance suspension and your USDOT went inactive too: reinstatement plus USDOT reactivation | $299 |
The price is shown at checkout after you enter your USDOT number, based on what your FMCSA record shows. Ready? Start your reinstatement.
Not sure why you were suspended?
The reason decides the cost. See suspended vs revoked vs inactive, insurance suspensions, or the full reinstatement guide.
Common questions
How much does FMCSA charge to reinstate authority?
$80. FMCSA's operating authority page lists Reinstate Authority at $80.00, and its reinstatement FAQ says the cost to request a reinstatement is $80. Separate fees apply for each kind of authority.
Is there a fee for a new BOC-3?
Not from FMCSA. The fee schedule lists the BOC-3 at $0. You pay the process agent company that files it.
Does the MCS-150 cost anything?
There is no government fee for an MCS-150 update. If your USDOT is inactive, it can be submitted along with the reinstatement request.
Why do some sources say reinstatement is $10?
The older fee schedule in 49 CFR 360.3 still lists $10 for a reinstatement request. FMCSA's current operating authority page and FAQ say $80, and $80 is what FMCSA charged on a reinstatement we filed in October 2026.
Is the $80 refundable?
FMCSA states that it does not refund application fees for mistaken applications, so make sure the missing filing is on record before you request.
How long until I can haul again?
FMCSA says authority is typically active within a week of the request and valid payment. On a BOC-3 suspension we handled in October 2026, FMCSA accepted the request the same day.
Official sources
- FMCSA: Get operating authority (MC number)
- FMCSA FAQ: How do I reinstate my operating authority (MC/FF/MX number)?
- 49 CFR 360.3: FMCSA registration fee schedule
- FMCSA open data: Motus authority history (all with history)
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you file.
Related guides
- Why Is My MC Number Inactive? Find the Reason, Then the Fix
- BOC-3 Filed but Your USDOT Number Is Still Inactive? Here Is Why
- Motus Raised Your Insurance Requirement to $1 Million and Suspended You? What to Check
Want us to handle it?
Reinstate suspended or revoked MC authority. Our turnaround: started within 1 business day. That is when we submit; FMCSA approval is separate and can take several weeks.
See Authority Reinstatement