# Freight Broker License Cost

> MC-broker authority, BMC-84 surety bond, and the total cost to get a brokerage running.

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## Key takeaways

- MC broker authority: $300 application fee.
- BMC-84 surety bond OR BMC-85 trust fund: $75,000 minimum.
- BOC-3 process agent: ~$75 blanket filing.
- Total to launch a brokerage: ~$5,000–$8,000 first-year cost.
- Bond premium is typically 1–4% of the $75,000 face amount per year.

## Topics covered

- freight broker
- MC broker authority
- BMC-84
- BMC-85
- surety bond

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