Questions people ask us

Do I have to pay this every year?

No. We do not charge an annual fee for this filing.

What does it cost?

$45, one time, for the BOC-3 filing service. Nothing else to pay for this filing.

Can I get my money back?

See our Refund Policy for the terms. Contact us with your order number and we'll help. Read the Refund Policy.

What is a BOC-3, really?

It names process agents for your company — people who can accept legal documents for you in each state. It's part of getting your operating authority.

Do I need one?

If you're applying for FMCSA operating authority as a for-hire carrier, broker or freight forwarder, a BOC-3 generally needs to be on file before your authority can be granted. Not sure it applies to you? Ask us before you order.

Can I file it myself?

For a motor carrier, the BOC-3 is filed by a process agent on the carrier's behalf. Brokers and freight-forwarder applicants without commercial motor vehicles may be able to file on their own behalf. Our service handles the workflow with blanket coverage.

What's a process agent?

Someone in a state who can accept legal papers for your company and pass them on to you.

Do I need one for every state?

No. One blanket filing covers all 50 states and DC, so you don't sort out an agent in each one.

What do you need from me?

Your USDOT number, and a look over the company details we pull up. Stripe asks for your email and card at checkout.

Why do you want my USDOT number?

It's how we find your company in the public FMCSA records, so you don't retype anything.

I think I already have one. What now?

Contact us before ordering and we'll help you work out whether another filing is needed.

How will I know it's done?

We email the address you used at checkout, and your order page shows where things stand.

Can I check on it?

Yes. The tracking link is in your confirmation email and on the page you see straight after paying.

Where does my document turn up?

On your order page when the filing is completed, and in your checkout email.

What if something's wrong on my details?

Change it on the review page before you pay. After paying, contact us with your order number — we'll review the change and tell you what's needed.

What if I already paid?

Opening the payment link again shows your order status, not another payment page. You won't be charged twice.

My payment link stopped working.

Look your company up again with your USDOT number. If an order already exists, we take you to it rather than charging again.

Are you the government?

No. We are a private filing service, not affiliated with or endorsed by FMCSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Are you the same company as those other filing sites?

Fifty State Agent is operated by SNIETS Company Limited, from 5830 E 2nd St, Ste 7000, Casper, WY 82609.

How do I get hold of you?

support@fiftystateagent.com. Contact page.