2026 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
Missed the 2026 deadline? You can still register for 2026, and it is priced at the 2026 fee.
If your business operated across state lines in 2026 and never registered for UCR, that year's fee is still owed. Late registration is common, especially for new carriers who got their authority partway through the year or owners who thought the renewal was automatic.
A late 2026 filing uses the 2026 fee schedule, not the 2027 one. If you also operate in 2027, you need both years. This page explains who should file for 2026, what it costs, and how it works.
Who Needs to File UCR for 2026?
You should file for 2026 if your business operated in interstate commerce at any point in 2026 as a for-hire carrier, private carrier, freight forwarder, broker, or leasing company, and you did not register for that year.
- New carriers whose authority became active during 2026
- Owners who assumed UCR renews automatically (it does not)
- Carriers stopped at an inspection and told their UCR was missing
- Brokers and freight forwarders who did not know UCR applied to them
Why a Late UCR Still Matters
States can enforce an unpaid 2026 registration, and the fee does not go away after the year ends. Clearing it now keeps a past year from turning into a citation at your next inspection and keeps your records clean for audits.
2026 UCR Fees
Late 2026 registrations are priced at the 2026 government fee schedule:
| Number of vehicles | 2026 UCR government fee |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 vehicles | $46 |
| 3 to 5 vehicles | $138 |
| 6 to 20 vehicles | $276 |
| 21 to 100 vehicles | $963 |
| 101 to 1,000 vehicles | $4,592 |
| 1,001+ vehicles | $44,836 |
These are the UCR fees only. The ICR Filings service fee is separate and is shown with your total before you pay.
Before You Start
- Your USDOT number
- Your vehicle count for 2026
- Your business classification
- An email address for your receipt
How 2026 UCR Filing Works
- Enter your USDOT number and choose UCR 2026 as the year.
- Confirm your vehicle count and business type.
- Review your total with the 2026 UCR fee and our service fee on separate lines, then submit.
- We file the registration for that year and email your receipt.
Need 2027 too? File your 2027 UCR as well. We can handle both on the same day.
Ready to Get Started?
Filing Directly or Through ICR Filings
This website is not affiliated with the Unified Carrier Registration Plan. This website is operated by a private company that provides a private registration service for an additional fee. You are not required to use this site to register with the UCR Plan. You may register directly with the UCR Plan at www.ucr.gov.
2026 UCR Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still register for 2026?
Yes. Registration for a past year stays open, and the 2026 fee is still owed if you operated interstate that year.
Is a late 2026 filing priced at the 2027 fee?
No. It uses the 2026 schedule, from $46 for 0 to 2 vehicles.
Do I need both years?
If you operated interstate in both 2026 and 2027, yes. Each year is a separate registration.
Is there a late penalty?
The UCR fee itself does not change, but states that catch an unregistered carrier can issue their own citations. Filing now removes that risk.