MCS-150 update for carrier name changes
Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated
You changed your LLC name, DBA, or operating-authority entity. FMCSA requires an MCS-150 update reflecting the new legal name within 30 days of the change under FMCSA registration guidance. We prepare your MCS-150 update; it is submitted to FMCSA in Motus by you or a filer you authorize. The service fee is $175. FMCSA controls when the update shows in its records.
Why FMCSA needs the update
The MCS-150 is how FMCSA keeps carrier identity current on the USDOT record. Shippers, brokers, and state agencies who look up your carrier by USDOT number see the name on file, so a mismatch between your actual legal name and FMCSA's record can cause confusion and paperwork problems.
The FMCSA 30-day update window is the requirement. Filing inside the window keeps your USDOT record accurate. See our how-to-file walkthrough, the name-change guide and the online-update FAQ for the substantive process.
Companion filings to update
- BOC-3 - refile to match the new legal name ($75 BOC-3 order)
- BMC-91 insurance - your insurer files an updated BMC-91 reflecting the new name
- UCR registration - update the carrier name with UCR for the current year
- State IRP / IFTA - your home state DMV needs the new name on the apportioned plate registration
- Operating authority docs - a fresh authority letter from FMCSA reflecting the new name
What our service covers
- Form MCS-150 update prepared with the new legal name and supporting carrier-info updates
- Submitted to FMCSA in Motus by you or a filer you authorize.
- Status follow-up after submission
- Confirmation when FMCSA's record reflects the new name
Standard MCS-150 update
$175 service fee for one biennial update, or $400 once for lifetime updates. FMCSA charges no fee to file the MCS-150. Optional: $25 add-on only if you choose PIN recovery or Login.gov setup help.
| Option | FMCSA fee | Service fee |
|---|---|---|
| One biennial updateCovers this update. | $0 | $175 |
| Lifetime updatesOne payment covers every future biennial update for the USDOT number. | $0 | $400 |
| PIN recovery or Login.gov setup helpAdded only if you choose it in the order form. | $0 | $25 |
FMCSA charges no fee to file the MCS-150. Our service fee and any add-on are itemized before you pay.
Name-change questions
When do I have to file MCS-150 after a name change?
Within 30 days of the legal-name change taking effect, under FMCSA registration guidance. The same guidance requires an MCS-150 update for any change in carrier identity - name, principal place of business, ownership structure, USDOT contact, or class of operation. The 30-day window is from the effective date of the change, not from the date the change is recorded with the state.
Does my BOC-3 also need to be refiled when I change names?
Yes. The BOC-3 is keyed to the carrier's legal name on file with FMCSA. When the name on the MCS-150 changes, the BOC-3 also needs to reflect the new name - file a fresh BOC-3 ($75 one-time at Fast Trucking Compliance) so the process-agent designation matches the new entity name. Without the matching BOC-3, FMCSA may flag the carrier as out of compliance.
Will my MC number change with the name update?
No. A name change is an update to your existing registration, not a new application, so your USDOT number and MC number stay the same. If the business itself changed hands or became a different legal entity, check with FMCSA about whether new registration is needed.
Other MCS-150 contexts
You might also need
- BOC-3 update - Order a BOC-3
- UCR update - UCR registration overview
Start your MCS-150 update online
We prepare your MCS-150 update; it is submitted to FMCSA in Motus by you or a filer you authorize. FMCSA charges no fee to file the MCS-150. Our service fee and any add-on are itemized before you pay.
Submitted to FMCSA in Motus by you or a filer you authorize.
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