Late UCR renewal - online filing
Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated
Missed the UCR deadline? A late UCR can still be filed for the registration year under 49 CFR Part 367 - same registration form, same federal fee. Processing time is set by the National UCR System; your receipt is emailed once the registration is accepted.
Why UCR enforcement matters
The UCR fee itself is unchanged whether you file in October (early) or April (late). Starting January 1, the participating states enforce the registration year, and the consequences are set by each state. FMCSA does not directly revoke MC or USDOT authority for a missed UCR.
See the when UCR is due guide, the 2027 UCR deadline, and the missed UCR deadline walkthrough for the underlying enforcement detail.
What you get
- Late UCR registration submitted to the National UCR System
- Receipt PDF emailed once the filing is accepted
- Full-year coverage on the receipt regardless of filing date
- No expedite premium - same fee whether on-time or late
Pricing
UCR Tier 1 (0–2 vehicles), one-time per registration year: $90 ($55 UCR government fee + $35 service fee).
| Tier (power units) | UCR government fee | Service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (0–2 vehicles) | $55 | $35 | $90 |
| Tier 2 (3–5 vehicles) | $167 | $88 | $255 |
| Tier 3 (6–20 vehicles) | $333 | $142 | $475 |
| Tier 4 (21–100 vehicles) | $1,163 | $337 | $1,500 |
| Tier 5 (101+ vehicles) | Quoted | ||
The UCR government fee is itemized separately from our service fee, and both are shown before you pay. Brokers, leasing companies and freight forwarders that operate no commercial motor vehicles pay the Bracket 1 fee. One-time price per registration year.
Late UCR questions
Is there a penalty for late UCR filing?
There is no UCR-specific penalty for late filing - the registration fee is the same whether filed in October (early) or April (months past the December 31 deadline). The participating states enforce the registration year from January 1, and the consequences are set by each state. The UCR fee itself is unchanged.
Does the UCR receipt I get for a late filing cover prior months?
Yes. A 2026 UCR registration is valid for the full registration year (January 1 through December 31) regardless of when you file - file in February, the receipt covers January 1 through December 31. The registration is annual, not prorated. Late filers pay the same fee as early filers and get the same coverage period.
How long does a late filing take to clear?
A late filing ordered through Fast Trucking Compliance is submitted to the National UCR System. The registration shows in the National Registration System once the UCR Plan processes the payment, and the receipt is emailed once the filing is accepted.
Other UCR contexts
Order your UCR registration online
We prepare your UCR registration; it is submitted to the National UCR System. The UCR government fee is itemized separately from our service fee, and both are shown before you pay.
Submitted to the National UCR System.
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